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^, ^ Bloomfield, which is one of the most prosperous 

Cr /^>~;^T>JlT?rfVr>-^ > ^^ _ and progressive of the townships in lissex County, 

took its name in 1796 from Gen. Joceph Bloom- 
field, who was afterwards Governor 01 New Jersey 
and at a later period Chancellor of the State. For many years 
Bloomfield was but a local name, and it was not until 181 2 that its 
corperate existence began, (ien. Bloomfield. for whom the town- 
was named, was one of the Generals of the patriot forces in the 
Kevolulion and had distinguished himself in several battles. The choice 
„f the name of Bloomfield was made by the Presbyterian congregation, 
which was then worshiping in the house of Joseph Davis, near the Com- 
mon It was thought desirous to give the settlement a local name, and as Gen^Bloomfield was well 
known to the peopfe of that section, not only for his gallant deeds in the field, but ^o^^is genial and 
courtly manners and for his sincere piety, it was determined to honor h.m by giving his name to this 
locality The congregaii-.n of the Presbyterian church were then beginning the erection of the house 
of worship, and a white marble tablet bearing the inscription: " Bloomfield, . 796," was set in the tower 
of the church to mark the beginning of what in future years proved to be one of the foremost own - 
ships of that county which is frequently called the " State of Essex." In the year .797 Gen. Bloom- 
field in recognition of the honor done him, paid the little hamlet a formal visit, accompanied by a 
mill ary escort, and was received with distinguished honors by the residents o the place. At that 
Ume and for many years afterwards Bloomfield formed a part of Newark. In x8o6 Newark was 
divided into three wards, the Newark ward, the Orange ward, and the Bloomfield ward. The town 
ship of Bloomfield was created by the Legislature in 18.2 and included all the terntory now em- 
braced within the limits of Bloomfield, Montclair, Belleville and Franklin. Belleville became a 



4 BLOOMFIELD AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 

seoar-Ue township i„ ,8,9 and Mnntclair in 1868. The present township of Bloomfield is four and a 
vdile long and about one and three-quarter n,iles broad. In .8.0 the popu at:on of Bloorn 
1 vh h at that tin,e included Montclair, Belleville and Franklin, was but 3.085. To-day the 
population of the township of Bloomfield alone is y,86o, and the assessed valuation of Us property 

'^'far^rproportion of the early settlers of Bloomfield can.e from 'the Dutch colony at Bergen 
and among the descendants of those colonists are such families as the Spears, (whose name was 
oritinallv fpelled Speir), the Vreelands, Cadmuses, (iarrabrants and Jarolemon. The larger por- 
■ i 'I we e f th'e early settlers of the place were an offshoot from the Presbyter.an colony ,n 
N^ark, who originially took posseesion of the land for farming purposes. There >s no record ot 
Iny houses being built there before 1695, but records of the possess.on of land are to be found 
da ing back much earlier. Among the early settlers of the place who came from Newark or were 
identified with the Presbyterian church were Stephen Davis, Jonathan Sergeant Samuel ^^ arc, 
Samuel Harrison, Jasper Crane, Samuel Kitchell, John Baldwin, Thomas P.erson and Richard gar- 
rison Descendants of these men are yet residing in Bloomfield and are among Us most substantial 
citizens One of the earliest records of the erection of a house is to be found in the town records 
of Newark when, in 1670, John Baldwin, Senior, was granted by a vote of the town one extra acre 
to be added to his second division of upland, in consideration of his remaining on the place during 
the first summer. This upland was a portion of what is now Bloomfield. n 1695 Thomas Dav, 
erected a saw mill on near where Wheeler's paper mill now stands in Montclair. Among the old 
homes of Bloomfield may be mentioned the Joseph Davis mansion, opposite the Baptist church 
which was built before the Revolution, the Cadmus house, on Montgomery street, and the Cadmus 
house on Washington street. Samuel Ward erected a woollen mill in the township in 1725. 

BLOOMFIELD OF TO-DAY. 

We have spoken of the Bloomfield of the past. Now we propose to direct the attention of the 
reader to the Bloomfield of the present day, which is an attractive and beautiful township, having 
almost all the advantages of a suburban city, with none of its disadvantages. It has excellent raU- 
road facilities for quick and easy access to New York and Newark ; an admirable system of public 
schools • ten large churches, representing all the prominent religious denominations ; an unlimited 
supply of pure water for household and fire purposes ; fine stores ; an efficient and well equipped 
Fire Department ; a vigilant Board of Health ; a conservative Township Government ; streets 
lighted with gas; miles of Telford roads in its principal streets; flagged sidewalks; a National 
Bank a Savings Bank ; a fire insurance company and good postal facilities. The township has no 
bonded debt ; its taxes are light; there is no malaria. There is a Young Men's Christian Asso- 
ciation, as well as a number of fraternal and social organizations. 

The most prominent business location in Bloomfield is what is known as the Centre. 1 his is 
really the head of the township and comprises a large, open space formed by the junction of Broad 
street Bloomfield, Washington and Glenwood avenues. Here are within a stone's throw of the 
place situated the two banks, the insurance company, the Post Office, and the leading stores of the 
place The principal street is Broad street, and on it are located some of the handsomest houses 
in the town, as well as all the leading stores, the newspaper offices, banks, etc. One of the handsomest 
residences on this street is that of the Hon. Amzi Dodd, the President of the Mutual Benefit Life 
Insurance Co., of Newark, and also a former Vice-Chancellor of New Jersey. One of the most at- 
tractive features of Bloomfield is its beautiful park, at the head of which stands the First Presby- 
terian Church. It is bounded on the north by Beach street, on the south by Liberty street, on the 
east by East Park place, and on the west by Broad street Among the most attractive thorough- 
fares of Bloomfield is Ridgewood avenue, which extends from the Orange line to Montclair. 
On this avenue are located some of the handsomest private residences in the town, among them 
those of Robert S. Rudd, A. G. Darwin, Edward Wilde and J. Talliferii.. Franklin street is also a 



BLOOMIJELD AND ITS PO/NTS 01- INTEREST. 




handsome street, and cnntains tlie residences of some of the older families of llie place. On this 
street are the houses of Cliarjes M. Davis (the County Superintendent of Public Schools), G. Lee 
Stout, Jason Crane and Harry E. Richards. On Beach street are also several handsome houses, 

including those of James C. 
Heacli, Edward G. Ward and 
C. I-. Harrison. Belleville ave- 
nue is one of the chief streets 
of the place, and is a favorite 
driving course. On it are situ- 
ated the elegant houses of 
Thomas Oakes, Edmund H. 
Davey, Henry Dodd and A. J. 
King. On Elm street the resi- 
dences of William Cadmus and 
Halsey .M. Harrett, as well as a 
number of very tasteful villas, 
.uiiiing the buildings that are 
particularly deserving of notice 
in the town is the one in 
which the Bloomfield National 
Bank and the Bloomfield 
Savings Bank are situated. 
Kksilmm.k ok Thoma.>- OAKkb. This is a handsome three-story 

brick uuilding with a brown stone front. The (ierman Theological Seminary, which is an institu- 
tion under the care of the Presbytery of Newark, occupies a substantial brick structure on the 
corner of Franklin and Liberty streets. 

Bloomfield and its vicinity abound in beautiful drives. Go in any direction you will you can- 
not go amiss, for your eyes will be delighted in every quarter by charming scenery, elegant pri- 
vate residences with spacious and well kept grounds, tasty little cottages, clean and well kept 
streets and utter absence of nuis- 
ances, and a succession of attrac- 
tive and beautiful views to charm 
the eye. One of the features of 
the streets of Bloomfield is tin- 
beautiful shade trees that line all 
its thoroughfares, and the grand 
old elms in the park are the pride 
of the whole town. For the 
convenience of strangers desir- 
ing to drive about the town and 
its suburbs, a few routes are sug- 
gested. These, however, can be 
varied at pleasure to an endless 
variety. For a short drive start 
at the Centre, go through Frank- 
lin street to Montgomery, and 
thence up to Belleville, and return 
by Belleville avenue to Broad 
street. Another pleasant drive is 
through (ilenwood avenue and 




Residence ok Rokert S. Ri;uij. 



6 BLOOMFIELD AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST 

P.ospect .,-eet to East Orange, tKe^. ^h™ugh that ^^^^^^^:::ZX:^:^ 
Orange, through I.leu-ellyn Par, ,^ along he oad .n^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^.^^ ^^^^^^^^ 

down Bloomfield avenue to Bio ..eld ^^^.s roi ^ fashionable residence portion of 




Military Park. 

• ■ Di fi^iri yvpiine Montclair. Another charming drive 

views that are to be had on the summit in ^1--^ la. em^ Monte ^^ ^^^^^^^^^^ .^ ^^.^^ 

is up Broad street to the pretty little settlement called Brookdale a ^ ^^^ ^^^^^ 

a direct road all the way. After rst awh.e a Pat rso^n,^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^. 
Notch, where it will pay you to stop awhile and inspe through the romantic 

„,Hing a new supply to the City of Newark and thP .^ ^^^^^^^.^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^ 

,.„„urv in this section until you reach ^^'^ ^^ ' j^J^^^^^^^ 

r:iak:\h:::;:r ^.^;:r;:-.::^-a::;r:;d^..evil. and retum home l.- Washington 

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rented rooms on Glenwood avenue. Fhe Associat on p j,^^^^ ^t an early 

street and East Park place and intends to "^^^ 'f '/^^^^^^i ™ ^.l Bloomfield avenue, opposite 
date. The Young Men's Catholic Association has a neat b-ld" g c .^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^^.^^ 

will soon erect a building thereon. ^/,<„,,/./</ 0//.<v,. It is published 

Bloomfield boasts ol two newspapers. 1 he leading one tne ■> ^r. 

every Saturday by the Bloomfield Publishing Co.. and '-^';-" ^^,f ^prirng fournal, paving 
Harry E. Richards is the editor. The OV,s.« is a live. ;- ^ ^^^^ ^J^^^^^ , ^.^^te its inter- 
great attention to the news of the town and keenly alive ^-^^-^'^^1 ^^^:^ J ,, edited by J. 
ests. It IS Republican in its politics. The I.^.pe.J.nf, which - jl o a .e kl> p P ^_^^^ y.^ 

Milton l-nangst. It has been in existence only ^h-e -onths, but it h aire . ^^^^^ ^^^ 
culation, has proved itself a bright, newsy sheet and has gn en ev idence 



BLOOM FIELD AXD ITS POINTS < 
PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 



FERES'' 



The public schools of Bloomfielrl are the pride of all its ci'.u.-'ns. Education has always held 
a very prominent position in this community. As early as 1758 a school house was erected on the 
site now occupied by Mr. Willard Richards, and in 1782 another school house was erected near 




Liberty Street, Bloomfield. 

where tlie iiouse of Mr. Jason Crane now stands. The Bloomfield Academy was founded in 1810, 
and soon became one of the most prominent schools in the county. It was owned by a private cor- 
poration, and after going through a number of changes was purchased by the German Theological 
Seminary. The present Public School system has been thoroughly overhauled of late and the 
schools are now graded. The course of instruction is very thorough, and equal to that in any city 
of the State, not even excepting the city of Newark, which is admitted to have one of the finest 
public school systems in the country. The High School, which is situated in an imposing building 
on Belleville avenue, is an admirably conducted institution, and is always filled with pupils, the ap- 
plications for admission being far in e.xcess of the ability of the School Trustees to grant. The 
Central Primary School, on Liberty street, also has an imposing building, and the Berkeley School 
House, on Bloomfield cvenue, a handsome three-story brick building, with brown stone trimmings, 
which was erected in 1890, is justly regarded as one of the model school buildings of the State. A 
company has recently been formed for the purpose of organizing a select academy on a very 
large scale in Glen Ridge, one of the most attractive portions of Bloomfield. A large tract of land 
has been purchased on Windsor street, and the erection of the building will be begun at an early 
day. 

The German Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church has already been alluded to, 
but it is worthy of more than the passing notice given. It had its origin in church work among the 
German population of Newark and vicinity. The necessity of having trained (Jermaii ministers to 
look after the interests of the German-speaking population of the locality made itself apparent, and 
as early as 1864 a beginning was made in the city of Newark, where the German Theological Sem- 
inary was founded. It was removed to Bloomfield, in 1872. There are at present about forty 



8 BLOOMFIELD AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 

pupils in the Seminary, and its President is tlie Rev. Charles R. Knox, D. D., who has occupied that 
position for a number of years. The temporal affairs of the institution are managed by a Board of 
Directors selected by the Presbytery of Newark. 

FIRE DEPARTMENT. 

Bloomfield has a very thoroughly organized and efficient Fire Department. Its history dates 
back only to the year 1883, prior to which time there was no organization, but a disastrous fire that 
swept through the centre of the town in 1883, in which Archdeacon's Hotel, Dodd's livery stables, 
and other buildings were destroyed, aroused the citizens to the absolute necessity of taking immed- 
iate steps for the protection of property from destruction by fire. A meeting of twenty prominent 
citizens of the place was held in the middle of March and a temporary organization, known as the 
Bloomfield Fire Protective Association, was effected. In a short time the sum of nearly §1,700 was 
raised for the purchase of fire apparatus. On May 7th, 1883, the temporary organization was dis- 
banded, and the Bloomfield Fire Association was organized, with the following officers : President, 
William R. Weeks; Vice President, A. R. Brewer; Secretary, F. G. Fowler; Treasurer, W. B. 
Chambers ; Fire Marshal, A. J. Marsh. A contract was made with a Baltimore firm and land was 
purchased on which a truck house was erected. While the truck was being constructed Essex Hook 
ana Ladder Co., No. i, was organized. Tlje new truck arrived in Bloomfield August loth, 1883, 
and' a grand celebration took place, in which firemen from Orange, Montclair and other places par- 
ticipated. Soon after a bell tower sixty-four feet high was erected in the rear of the truck house 
a I.'' a bell weighing ,'l',o'>'' pounds was hung in it. On this bell signals for fires are sounded. 

Plicenix Ho'je C'o. No. i, was organized in the summer of 1884, and for a while used instead of 
a hose ca; lage a small " pumper " furnished by the town. The company secured a very handsome 
hose carriage in September, 1884, and on its arrival in the town there was a parade of the firemen 
of Bloomfield, Montclair and East Orange. 

The Fire Department at present consists of three Hose Companies and one Hook and Ladder 
Company, the latter carrying Babcock fire extinguishers on its truck. The department is a volun- 
teer one and numbers about 150 members. The Chief Engineer is T. Howell Johnson, who has 
held this position for four years. The Assistant Chief Engineers are William B. Corby and Allan 
Andrews. Phoeni.x Hose Co., No. i, is located in a house on Bloomfield avenue. Active Hose Co., 
No. 2, has its quarters in Willow street, in that part of Bloomfield that is known as Watsessing. 
Excelsior Hose Co., No. 3, is quartered on Broad street, near the centre of the town. Essex Hook 
and Ladder Compan\', No. i, have their house on Glenvvood avenue, near the Centre. The town 
has an electric fire alarm system, with a number of alarm boxes in various quarters of the town. 

RAILROAD FACILITIES. 

Bloomfield is connected with New York tt Newark by two lines of steam railroads, with 
Newark by a line of horse cars, and with Orange by another horse car line. The first steam rail- 
road to reach the town was the Newark it Bloomfield, which' was opened for passengers in 1856, 
and was operated as a branch of the Morris it Essex Railroad. When the Delaware, Lackawanna 
& Western Railroad Company leased the latter road they also acquired control of the Bloomfield 
road and are now operating it. They have made great improvements in this road, both in the num- 
ber and speed of trains and the style of cars used. This road now runs twenty-three trains between 
Bloomfield and New York 

The New York it (jreenvvood Lake Railroad was originally built as the Montclair & Midland 
Railroad. It was completed in 1872, and soon after passed into the hands of the New York & 
Greenwood Lake Company, the original company having met with a series of financial reverses and 
become insolvent. The New York it tireenwood Lake Railroad has for several years l>een oper- 
ated by the Eric Railroad Company, who have a lease of the line and control a majority of the 
tock. This road has treated the people of Bloomfield in a most liberal manner, giving them ex- 



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press trains to New York and doing much to develop tlie section of the town tlirough which it 
passes. The Orange branch of the lirie Railroad also touches one end of the town and has a sta 
tion on Bloomfield avenue. The Kew York and (ircenwood Lake Road runs fifteen trains be- 
tween Bloomfild and New Vi>rk each day. 

The Newark, Bloomfield it 
Moiitclair Horse Car Railroad 
Company was charted in 1867, 
but was not constructed until 
several years later. It origi- 
nally ran from the Bloomfield 
Cemetery along the west side of 
the park, down Franklin street, 
and thence into an avenue that 
led directly into Mount Pros- 
pect avenue, Newark. It fol- 
lowed the latter avenue to 
Hloomfield avenue, thence down 
i'lloomfield avenue, Summeravc- 
iiue, Kighth avenue and Broad 
street to Emmet street, Newark. 
This route was found to be too 
long and crooked and to pass 
On iHt Canal. through a section that was too 

thinly settled to make it profitable. The company passed through a series of disasters until it finally 
came into the hands of Messrs. S. S. Battin, A. (J. Keasbey. John H. Ballantine, Andrew Lemassena 
and others of Newark, who constituted the Newark Si. Bloomfield Street Railway Company. This 
company abandoned the Mount Prospect route to bloomfield, and carried its line directly up Bloom- 
field avenue, from Summer avenue Newark, to Liberty street, Bloomfield, thus shortening the dis- 
tance between the two places and striking a more thickly settled portion of the country. In 1890 
this road passed into the hands of the Newark Passenger Railway Company, who have already 
made many improvements in the road, and who propose at an early date to operate it by electricity 
and extend if to Montclair 

The Orange Cross-Town Railroad C<jmpany have been operating for several years past a line 
of horse cars running from the Orange Valley through the most thickly settled portion of Orange 
to the heart of Bloomfield. The cars of this line make trips between Orange and Bloomfield every 
ten minutes and connect with the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western and New York «& Green- 
wood Lake Railroads, as well as with the Newark and Orange horse cars, thus affording residents 
of Bloomfield additional facilities for reaching both New York and Newark. 

WATER SUPPLY. 

Bloomfield has an abundant supply of pure and excellent water for both household and fire pur- 
poses. The supply is obtained from the Orange Water Company, who also supply the township of 
East Orange. This Company has acquired by purchase and condemnation a very valuable tract of 
about seventy-five acres of land, situated at a point where the townships of East Orange and 
Bloomfield and the city of New-ark come together. There are situated a large number of springs 
of remarkably pure water The principal one of these is known as the " Great Boiling Spring," and 
has been noted from the earliest history of Essex County for the excellence of its water. This 
spring has always been a noted landmark, and is referred to in the deeds given to the early settlers 
of Essex by the Indians, and it is constantly mentioned in deeds from the founders of Newark, 
Orange and Bloomfield and in the early official records of the county. The series of springs in the 



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tract owned by the Orange Water Company has been developed by constructing a series of three 
wells. The largest of these is fifty feet in diameter and is excavated to a depth of fifteen feet. It 
was originally intended to make this well much deeper, but aft#r going down through a bed of red 
sandstone rock to the depth of nine feet it was found that the flow of water was so great as to ren- 
der further excavation not only useless but almost impossible. The pumping station is located on 
the same tract as the wells, and the water is distributed through mains which run into the tovvnshii) 

(if Blooomfield from the works- 
The distribution is done by 
direct pumping, the pressure 
being sufficient to force a 
stream through any hose con- 
nected with a hydrant in 
Bloomfield over the highest 
building in that town. Actual 
experiments repeatedly made 
have demonstrated the fact 
that five streams of water can 
be simultaneously thrown over 
the roof of the loftiest edifice 
in the town. Water was first 
introduced into B oomfield in 
1883, and there are now several 
miles of street mains laid there 
together with a number of hy- 
ViEw Ne-\r Bloomfield. drants for fire purposes. The 

water is also introduced into many stores and dwelling houses. This water has several times 
been tested by the most eminent chemists in the United States and found to be entirely free from 
all organic impurities. 

LEADING INDUSTRIES. 
Within the last few years, Bloomfield has become a manufacturing town of considerable im- 
portance. It abounds in good sites for factories, and has plenty of excellent water power, fur- 
nished by the many streams running though the town, which have their rise in the mountains be- 
yond. There has been considerable talk of forming a Board of Trade for the purpose of advertis- 
ing this fact more publicly and of inducing manufacturers to locate here. 

The Consolidated Safety Pin Company have a large two-story brick building on Ward and 
Harvard streets, where they do an extensive business in the manufacture of safety pins, suspender 
buckles, and other articles. The John Freeman Shoe Co., whose factory is located on Orange 
street, is one of the oldest shoemaking establishments in the county. It was founded many years 
ago by an ancestor of Mr. John Freeman, of Orange, and was carried on there under various 
names until it came into the hands of Mr. Freeman. The latter finally associated other gentlemen 
in the business with him and the concern was transformed into a stock company, and the factory 
was removed to Bloomfield. The company employs about sixty hands, and turns out boots and 
shoes of a fine grade. The De Laval Separator Co. has a large brick building and gives employ- 
ment to a number of hands. Among other factories in the town are the Bloomfield Organ Co., 
Montclair Gas and Water Co., Ellor Brothers' hat factory, on Prospect street, Hampson. Ellor & 
Edgerlev's hat factory on Myrtle street : Hampson, Ellor & Co.'s hat factory on the same thor- 
oughfare ; the Combination Roll and Rubber Co., on Franklin avenue ; Ferguson Brothers' brass 
foundry, E. H. Davey's paper mill, on Belleville avenue ; N. H. Dodd's wagon and carriage factory, 
Carter & Haight's fur cutting establishment, and the hospital supply factory of the Lister Manu- 
facturing Co. 



nr.OOMFirr D AXD its PO/XTS of rXTEREST. tt 

One of the most important manuiactiiring establisliments in Bloomfield is the Oakes Woolen 
Mill on Belleville avenue. This was founded by Daniel Oakes, who located in Bloomfield many 
years ago and began the manufacture of woolen goods in a small frame building in 1827. This 
factory was destroyed by fire in 1836, but he immediately erected new and larger buildings, which 
were devoted exclusively to the manufacture of flannels and yarn. In 1842 the products of the 
mill were varied, and tweeds became the staple article of manufacture. These soon gained a na- 
tional reputation for their excellent ((uality, and in 1849 the mills were again enlarged In i860 
a large brick structure was erected, this being followed by various additions from time to time until 
the works have attained their present size. Mr. Oakes died in 1878, and was succeeded by his son 
Thomas. The clnth that is manufactured in this factory commands the highest price in the 
market. 

Other important and growing industries are those of the lidison Manufacturing Co., makers of 
electrical supplies; the Hartman «fc Wilcox Print Works, on Montgomery street, near the Belle- 
ville line ; the extensive saddlery hardware factory of P. Hayden «t Sons, on Bloomfield avenue 
near the Montclair line: the brass and silver rolling mills of II. K. & F. S. Benson, and nf J. (1. 
Moffatt, also on Bloomfield avenue. 




The "Centre" and Bank Bcildinc 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BLOOMFIELD. 



JAMES CRISP & CO., MANUFACTUR- 

ers of Round and Angular Beltings ; 463 Bluoinfield ave- 
nue, Bloonifield, N. J. ; Coil Belting a specialty. The well- 
known tirm of Janjes Crisp & Co., nianulactur'ers of Round 
and Angular Beltings, in this town, was founded in the year 
1876 by the gentlemen who are yet the members of the 
firm. They are Messrs. James L. and James W. Crisp and 
Fred. Hall, all residents of Bloomtield. Their manufactory 
occupies three floors, each 3C.\75 feet in dimensions, and 
the 6,750 square feet of flooring which this aflbrds are util- 
ized to their fullest capacity. Their machinery is of the 
most improved order, and is furnished motive power by a 
large Hfteen-horse power engine. The beltings which this 
company turn out have long since been recognized as be- 
ing of a superior grade and finish by the trade, and from 
originally very small proportions this enterprise has become 
an important occupation in our town. A large force of 
men are given constant employment, and the daily product 
of the factory is 3,000 sewing machine belts, which article 
is the specialty of this company. Coil Beltings of all kinds 
are manufactured here, and the James Crisp & Co. house 
are able to quote as low figures on these goods as any 
house in the country. A trial order is respectfully solici- 
ted. Patrons will find that the goods are conscientiously 
made from selected material of the finest gradts. To tin- 
spirit of enterprise which the three members of this house 
have exhibited in the management of its aftairs is due 
largely the Mattering success it has met. Bloomfield has 
not many factories, but this is surely a repiesentative one 
in our town. 



THOMAS CAKES & CO., success- 

ors to L). (Jakes & Son, Woolen Manufacturei'S, Bloomfield, 
N. J. Ill compiling the history of the representative 
manufacturing establishments of Bloomfield, it would in- 
deed be deemed a strange omission were we not to make 
extended mention of the Thomas Oakes & Co. Woolen 
.Manufactories. This important enterprise in our town 
w-as inaugurated in 1S3C, or about sixty-one years ago. 
The founder was Mr. D. Oakes. father of Mr. Thomas 
Oakes, and the present firm are the succe.ssors to the old 
firm cf D. Oakes & .Son. Mr. Thomas Oakes was born 
and brought up in Bloomfield, and inherited his father's 
business abilities. He is an honored townsman in the 
community and holds the office of the piesidency in the 
Bloomfield National Bank. The Oakes family, in fact, 
were origir.al settlers in Bloomfield. Mr. Henry P. Uodd, 
the 'Co." in the firm is also a nativeot this State, and has 
tor many years been closely identified with the firm in 
cjuestion and the interests of Bloomfield. He is a director 
in the same bank that his partner is President of, the 
Bloomfield National Baid^-. Their firm afford employment 
to an average of 2CO hands the year round. The woolen 
productions ol this house are known the country ox er and 
recognized by the trafle as being gt:ods of superior \*alue. 
*I he premises occupied by the plant are vast in area, and 
the buildings imposing in appearance. Two large steam 
engines aggregating 230 horse power furnish the motive 
power tor the machinery, which is all of the most impro\'ed 
order. Water power is also used. This enterprise has 
done much toward the present prosperity of Bloomfield. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BLOOMFIELD. 



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N. H. DODD. CARRIAGE MAKER, 

Bloomfield, N. J. Carria^as and Waguns built to order : 
Paintint;, Trimming and KL-pairingdoiie with neatness and 
dispatch ; Lawn Mowers Repaired ; Band, Jig and Circu- 
lar Sawing, and Moulding Mill. If everybody who has oc- 
casion to purchase a carriage could only be brought to re- 
alize that it is for his interest to get a giiod one, the 
occupation of the "cheap" carriage builder would be gone 
forever and the market would no longer be filled with ve- 
hicles having little besides shiny paint and varnish to 
recommend them We do not advocate patronizing the 
manufacturers who charge fancy prices for ever>-thing 
they put their name to. but believe in avoiding both ex- 
tremes, and one of the most satisfactory ways to accom- 
plish this is to place your order with Mr. N. H. Dodd, lor 
he is an extensive manufacturer and retail dealer in car- 
riages and wagons. His vehicles are uniformly reliable, 
and his prices are •' right" in every instance. .\!r. DoiUl 
is a native of this State, and has carried on his present es- 
tablishment since 1865. He is a Director of the Bloomlield 
Savings Bank, and is almost universally known through- 
out the town and vicinity. His place of business is lo- 
cated at .No. 610 Bloomtield nvcnne, and comprises two 
floors, 50x75 feet in diim nsions. thus aflordiiig ample 
room for the Miinufactun-, Paint and Trimming Shops, to. 
gether with a ten horst power steam engine. .\lr. Dodd 
sells his vehicles strictly 011 their merits, fully guaranteeing 
each and every one of lliein to prove precisely as repre- 
sented, and can fill orders without delay. Painting, Tr'm- 
rning and Repairing are also done with neatness and ilis- 
palch. Lawn Mowers put in order, together with all kinds 
of Sawing and Moulding. A largeand splendidly eipiipped 
paint shop is in the rear of the carriage shops. 

S. & L. B. HARRISON, FINE GRO- 

ceries. Teas, Cofiees, Spires, etc.; best brands of Flour; 
also Oats, Feed, Grain, Hay, Straw, etc., corner Orange 
street and Bloomtield avenue, Bloomfield, N. J. The well 
known grocery store conducted in this town by Messrs. .S. 
& L. H. Harrison was founded in the year 18^2 by Messrs. 
Ilemstreet & Harrison. The present proprietors came into 
possession in 1888 and have ably continued in the business 
which was well established beforehand. Both gentlemen 
are natives of this Stale and have resided in Bloomfield 
some years. Their grocery establishment is one of the 
largest, heaviest stocked and best regulated in Bloomfield. 
An atmosphere of systematic arrangement, purity and 
freshness pervades the entire place and the purchasing of 
articles of food in this store becomes an agreeable occupa. 
tion. The Messrs. Harrison are representative, energetic 
business men of this town and have done much towards 
its prosperity' in a business point of view. They carrj- a 
heavy and carefully selected stock of goods and are reason- 
able m their charges. The finest of teas, coffees, spices, 
and everything which goes towards making up a first class 
grocery establishment are handled. Oats, feed, grain, hay, 
straw, etc., are also dealt in. Three competent and cour- 
teous salesmen are afforded employment the year round 
and the faithful service they render is worthy of commen- 
dation. The premises occupied are very spacious and well 
adapted for the purposes for which they are intended. 
The Messrs. Harrison were never in a better position to 
successfully cater to the wants of their patrons. 



W. S. COOPER, SUPT. FIRE ALARM, 

Manufacturer and Dealer in Picture Frames and Ice 
Cream, No. 23 Broad street, Bloomfield. In a volume such 
as this, which treats of the manifold interests of Bl-iomfield, 
it is evident that those branches of trade and manufacture 
which are dependent on the work of the artist must neces- 
sarily occupy a prominent place. Of these, not the least 
important is the dealing in picture frame materials, and to 
obtain those of the best quality is an important point for 
the buyer to consider, to the end that his work shall be 



properly executed and finished. Mr. W. S. Cooper, who is 
engaged in the Picture Fnjme Manufacture and dealer in 
Pictures, started his present business here in 1887, occupy- 
ing the premises at No. 23 Broad street, 20x40 feet in di- 
mensions. He deals largely in. Portrait and Picture 
Frames, besides attending to Electric Work and putting up 
Burglar .Marms. He has become known to the trade as a 
prominent, substantial and trustworthy house, for the sale 
of Fine .\rt lloods. .Mr. Cooper is a native of Boonton, 
N. J., and we may say that he is in a position to offer to the 
trade as fine goods dealt in as can be found in this vicinity. 
Goods are cheerfully shown, and all callers are cordially 
and politely attendeil U>. while his prices will be found to 
Ix- in accordance with his goods. In the summer Mr. 
Cooper supplies to families, churches, societies, etc., the 
best Horton Itrick Ice Cream at the lowest figures. 



GEORGE HATZLE, DEALER in and 

.Maker of fine Boots and Shoes, No. 493 Bloomfield ave- 
nue, Bloomfield. N. J. The Boot and Shoe enterprise con- 
ducted in our town by Mr. George Balzle was inaugurated 
by him in the year 1873 He is a native of Germany, but 
has resided in'ihe United States, and especially in liloom- 
fielil. for a great many years .Mr. Batile is sn enterpris- 
ing business man of ability, as well as a thorough custom 
shoe maiuilacturer. The' latter class of goods are made 
to order and give the greatest satisfaction. Mr. Batzle 
knowing what stock anil a well made shoe are, buys just 
what his patrons call for most and invariably manages to 
retain a customer after the first sale. This is a sure sign 
that he deals hi>nestly by all. In fact, square dealing is 
what has told the story of this man's success in business. 
" Honesty is the best policy" in every instance. Mr. 
Batzle's store is of the spacious dimensions of 22x64 feet, 
and in it is stored one of the heaviest assortments of Men's 
Boys'. Youths', l^idies'. Children' s and Misses' Boots, 
Shi'ies, Rubbers and Slippers to be found in l<wn. Two 
experienced and courteous assistants render efficient atten- 
tion to every caller. All gi.ods turn out to be just as re- 
presented when purcha.sed. The patronage of the readers 
of this work is respectfully solicited. Please remember 
the place and number, (jeorge Batzle, Boot and .Shoe 
Dealer, No. 493 Bloomfield avenue, Bloomfield, N. J. 
Mr. Batzle once did a large Boot and Shoe business in 
Crisp's factorj-, which he build in lS6g. 

W. M. HOPLER, DEALER IN MEATS. 

Orders called for an<l delivered free of charge ; .No. 19 
Broad street. The annoyance of having to personally se- 
lect all the meats, provisions, etc., which are bought, is fa- 
miliar to ever>- housekeeper, but many of them make a 
pnictice of doing so, as they have found that the results at- 
tained by any other course are apt to prove unsatisfactory. 
Everything depends, however, upon using proper discrim- 
ination in the placing of orders. Theieare provision deal- 
ers who take as much pains to supply first class goods to 
children, or other messengers, as they do when dealing 
with the customers in perstin, and among such dealers it is 
onlv just to make prominent mention of Mr. Walter E. 
Hopler. of No. 19 Broad street. BUjomfield, for that is his 
way of doing business, and the result is that his store is 
widely popular, and is becoming more generally patronized 
everyday. It was established in 1883 by the present pro- 
prietor, who is a native of East Orange, N. J., and has a 
large circle of friends in this vicinity. He not only handles 
reliable goods, but quotes low prices, and his st<jck is var- 
ied enough to suit all means and tastes, for it comprises all 
kinds of meats, poultry, game and vegetables, together with 
with fish, oysters, canned gooiis, etc. Employment is given 
to five assistants and every caller may depend upon receiv- 
ing immediate and polite attention. The premises occu- 
pied consist of ohe building. 2CXIOO feet in dimensions, 
and are very conveniently fitted up for the proper storage 
and handling of the various articles dealt in. 



H 



LRADING BUSINESS MEN OF BLOOMFIELt). 




(iLB:Nwooi) Avenue, Looking North. 



JOSEPH A. PELOUBET, REAL ES- 

tate Specialist : office, 276 Glenwood avenue and D , L. & 
W. R. R.. Bloomfiekl, N.J. Among the men of affairs 
who ha\e been pronjinent in Bloomfield and vicinity it is 
fittini; to miike mention ot Joseph A. Peloubet, this gentle- 
man liaving been a resident of the town since 1836, and es- 
tablished his present real estate business agency here in 
1883. and it goes without saying that he is regarded as one 
of the most thoroughly competent autliorities in real estate 
matters in this section ot the State. He has been promi- 
nent in public and town affairs, as well as in business cir- 
cles, having lield the position as Secretary of the Bloomfield 
Building and Loan Association, and being now a Director 
in the Bloomfield Savings I^ank. and during the war was 
First Lieutenant of the Fourtli Regiment N. Y. Artillery, 
and was contined si.x months in Rebel prisons, and now a 
member of William S. Pierson Post, G. A. R., Bloomtielcl, 
N. J. Mr. Pelouliet carries on quite an extensi\-e real es- 
tate and insurance business, making a specialty of divid- 
ing up large tracts of real estate in order to suit all classes 
of purchasers, obtaining loans and erecting dwellings. In- 
vestors and others in search of home and building sites 
would <lo well to call on this gentlemen at his office, at 
No. 276 Glenwood avenue o])posite the 1)., L. & W. R. R. 
depot before making their selections. He always has bar 
gains to offer in Bhximtield and Glen Ridge property. Mr. 
Peloubet recently purchased a large tract of land in Rail- 
way, which he is dividing off into building lots. 



GEORGE RIKER, CONTRACTOR 

and builder, 276 Glenwood a\'enue, Bloomfield, N. J. Mr. 
Riker has had forty years e.\|)i-rience in building many of 
the largest and best churches, including Trinity Chapel, 
St. Thomas, St. Vincent de Paul, in New York, and St. 
Peter's church in AUiaiiy, St. Paul's at Buffalo, besides 
many in the eastern .States and many fine private resi- 
dences : Charles E. Butler's house at Stockbridge, W. 
Ellery Sedgwick's at Leno.v. Mass.. Mat. Delafield. Esq., 
at .South Vonkers, the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sci- 
ence at Savannali, Ga., the Sage Library at Rutgers Col 
lege. Among his late contracts are St. Peter's Church at 
Peekskill, N. Y.; Trinity Church at Sing Sing, N. Y.; resi- 



dence of S. G. Williams, Esq., New Brunswick, N. J., and 
the residence of H. D. Van Nostrand, Esq , Glen Ridge, 
N.J , and other buildings in course of erection. Locally 
Mr. Riker has been identified with the town's interest for 
the past six years and in this time has closed contracts tor 
and built a number of the many handsome residences on 
Glen Ridge, as well as in the cSranges. His work is of a 
superior class, which recommends itself. Parties wishing 
estimates or any information in view of contemplated 
building would do well to call on, or write, Mr. Riker, at 
his office. No. 276 Glenwood avenue, directly opposite D., 
I^. & W. depot. (See picture). 

PHILIP BATZLE, "THE UNIVER- 

sal " Boot and Slioe Store, 308 Glenwood avenue, Bloom- 
field, N. J.; Custom Work a Specialty, repairing neatly 
done ; all goods warranted. Among the many enterpris- 
ing ]ieople engaged in the retailing of boots and shoes in 
Bloomfield and vicinity we know of none which is more 
active, more reliable, or more generally popular tlian Mr. 
Philip Batzle. doing business at "The Universal " Boot and 
Shoe Store, No. 3cS Glenwood avenue, and the universal 
popularity of this gentleman is, all the more significant 
from the fact that he has carried on business here for some 
time, certainly long enough for the residents of this section 
to become dioroughly familiar with his facilities and his 
methods. Mr. Batzle is a native ot New York city and 
gives his close personal attention to customers, and callers 
will find that the phiase, " light expenses, low prices," as 
used by him, means something, for no lower prices are 
quoted in this portion of the State on dependable foot-wear 
than Mr. Batzle is prepared to name. Hisstockis "clean" 
in every department, and comprises full lines of staple 
goods, in addition to the very latest novelties in fashion- 
able foot wear. Custom work is made a specialty of, while 
all kinds of repairing is neatly done, employment being 
given to competent assistants ; callers are assured prompt 
and polite attention, and buyers have the satisfaction of 
knowing that every article is fully guaranteed to prove as 
reprcsi'iited. The premises in use comprise one Hoor, 22x35 
feet in dimensions, at the above named address, while the 
stock is displayed to excellent advantage, making the task 
of selection an easy and agreeable one. 



LEADING B U SI NESS MEN OF BLOOMFIELD. 



IS 



FERGUSON Blv'OS., MANUFACTUR- 

ers of Hrnss and Composition Castings of every description, 
\Vats<'ssin>^, \. J. ; I'ost Office address, box 264. Hloom- 
ficld, N. J Tlie enterprise conducted in this town (Watses- 
sing) by the Kerguson Hros. «3S inaugurated in the year 
1886. The individual members of the firm are Messrs. 
David A. and J<ilin G. Ferguson. Hoth gentlemen are na- 
tives of New ^'orU, and have resided here the greater por- 
tion of their lives. Their shop is 32x85 feel in dinr-nsions, 
and the 2,720 si|Uiire feet of flooring which this .ilVords are 
utilized t<j their fullest capacity. The firm employs on an 
average eight men the year around. These are skilled 
and e.'cp<'rienced mechanics : none others arc tolerated. 
This insures good work and the reputation of the house. 
The fact that the Kerguson Hros. are practical workmen 
themselves, and have always paid close personal altii.tion 
to every detail of their business is what we attribute as the 
key to the success thiy have thus far attained As is well- 
known, brass and composition castuig work re<|in'res the 
highest degree of mechanical skill in its development, and to 
be done at all means that it should be pniperly done. In the 
five years which have elapsed since the Messrs. Kergu»on 
gave inception to their business, however, the tra<le interest- 
ed in this class of work has learned to rely ■m all work com- 
ing front this establishment. Newark is the thiril largest 
manufacturing centre in the L'nion. and brass and conipo- 
sition castings are much used within its limits. \V<' earn- 
estly advise firms who use these castings to pKice them- 
selves in communication with the Messrs. Ferguson ami 
have their work executed by them in the future. This 
firm manufacture castings for the F^lectric Construction anrl 
Supply Company of .New York, anil for Mr. .\. I'.ossaril 
(Hall Electric Lamp Co.), aLso for the Scott Kledric Co.. 
whose goods are used on the Sound steamers and on the 
railroads. 

ANDREW & SIMONSON, DEALERS 

in Beef, I.;imb, Mutton. I'ork, Poultry, etc.. Bloomfield 
avenue, Bloomfield, N. J. Among the many estabi shed 
houses in Uloonilield that carry a sujierior grade of fresh 
and salt meats, that conducted by .Messis. .Vndrew iS: Simon- 
son, (Ml Hloomlield a\'c,Miue. deserves special mention. 
This house was established in 1882 by the present pro- 
priet<jrs, who have by energy and perseverence aUained 
the position they now occupy among the business men of 
Bloomfield. The business premises occupied by Ihcm are 
18x25 ''^'-■' '" dimensions and are admirably adapted for 
their trade, having all necessary facilities for carrying on 
their business. Three courteous and obliging assistants 
are constantly employed, while the slock embraces' all 
kinds of fresh and salt meats, a specialty being made of 
beef, lamb, mutton, pork, poultry, etc. This firm is com- 
posed of Mr. S. A. .Andrews, a native of this town, and .Mr. 
George Simonson, a resident of Cpper Monte lair. X. I., 
who iiave the facilities for handling choice goods and do a 
large retail trade. They are both energetic gentlemen of 
long experience in this business, to which they di'vote their 
close personal attention, thus insuring perfect satisfaction 
in all respects to their numerous patrons, anil thoy well 
deserve the success they have attained. 

MAX COHN, MANUFACTURER OF 

and dealer in Havana and Domestic Cigars, Smoking and 
Chewing Tobaccos, Snuft'. I'ipes, etc., 14 Broad street, op- 
posite Post Ofticc. Bloomtield, N. 'J. It is said that the 
|iroportion of smokers is steadily increasing, and indeed 
the habit of smoking has become so common that when 
you of^er a man a cigar, and he refuses, saying "I don't 
smoke," you look upon him with curiosity and wonder 
what the matter is any way. One of the surest ways to 
the average man's favor is to show him where he can get 
good cigars at bottom prices, and we therefore feel con- 
fident of receiving the gratitude of many of our ^readers 
after calling their attention to the goods ottered by .Mr. 



Max Cohn, at N'o. 14 Broad street, for those who will place 
a trial order with him will find that they receive full value 
for their money and get cigars that will .satisfy the most 
exacting tastes. Mr. Cohn is a inanuf.icturer and dealer in 
Havan.i and domestic cit'ars having started this enterprise 
in 1889 Tobacco and all kinds of smokers' supplies are 
also dealt in. having built up a large and steadily increas- 
ing jiatronage. lie is prepared to tpiole bottom jirices not 
onlv on cigars but on to'>acco aiul all otlu-r articles sold, 
no trouble being spareii to keep each grade oi tobacco anil 
cig;irs absolutely uniform in quality, the stock being care- 
fully selected and skilled workmen being employed. 

JOFFN HIBHl'.RT. JR., FEAT I'UR MILL. 

Bloomfield avenue, Bloomtield N J. The hat nianutac- 
turing industry is carried on. more exteiisivelv in this sec- 
tion of the country than in any «e know of. The .Slates of 
New York and New jersi'V are especially noted in this re- 
sjiect It is not sui prising, therelore. to find that the manu- 
facturing of fur for fur hats becomes not only an industry, 
but an ///;/>i"//)«/one in this section. We lune in Klooin field 
an establishment de\ol<-d t.i the manufacturing of this pro- 
iluct. II is owned :riid managed bv Mr John llibbert, Jr., 
and was founded nearlv twentv live viars .igo ii865lby 
the llibbert Brothers, John and .\lfred, natives of liiigland. 
The llibbert Brothei-s were extensive hat maiuilaclurers 
for many years, both here and in Cincinnati. Ohio. The 
many years which have seen Mr. llibbert in this business 
have made for him hosts of both business aiul social 
friends, and the product he manufactures has long since 
been recogiiized on the market by the trade as being of a 
superior grade. .Mr. IlibI irt has spint years of hard work 
and study upon this subject, and is as 'veil posted on hat 
fur as anv man in the business. His relations with the hat 
manufacturer>i of this and other St.ites are extensive, his 
goods going all over the country. Several men are af- 
fordid employment the year round, and none but experi- 
enced men iiiidersiand how to properly turn out the work. 
Th- factory is 15CO si|iiare feel in area, and the machinery 
used is lurnished inoti\e power by a large twenty-horse 
power engine. Hat manufacturersare respectfully invited 
to place a trial order with the house. The goods have been 
manufactured a quarter of a century now and are standard 
the country over. 



JAMl 



J....IES C. V0U(;HT, NEWSDEALER, 

Bookseller and Stationer, No. 306 Glenwood avenue, 
Bloomfield, N. J. It ivould certainly be an unp irdonable 
omission did we fail to make mention of the enterprise car- 
ried on bv Mr. lames C. Vouglit at No. 306 Glenwood a\e- 
nue. for this is a representative houseof iis kind an I ranks 
with the most pr'jminent in this county. Operations were 
begun in 1886 by the |ires'-nt proprietor, who is a native of 
Newark. N.J. An extensive retail business is done, and 
Books, Newspapers, .ind Stationery, etc , are constantly 
handled. The premises now utilized comprise one floor, 
20x40 feet. This store was taken owing to lack of space at 
the old location forthe rapidly increasing business Where 
so varied a supply of articles is carried, it is impossible in a 
notice so brief as the exigenciesof space require this to be, 
to make proper detailed mention of the many commi - 
ilities contained within it l)Ut it may be brnailly stated that 
whatever Mr. Yought oHi-rs to his customers is sure to be 
reliable and fully worth tiie price set upon it. All tlie 
Daily and Weekly .Newspapers are to be found here early 
in the morning, and the books handled are varied in bind- 
ing as well as in subject, and not only is a fine assortment 
of the most popular works carried, but orders will be taken 
for any desired book, the volume being supplied at the 
regular market price. A fine assortment of confectionery 
is also carried, and can be found here fresh every day. 
-Mr. Vought held the position of postal clerk for five years 
on the Pennsylvania Railroad, running from New York to 
Pittsburg. 



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LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BLOOMFIELD. 



ABEL BAKER & SON, WHOLESALE 

and retail dealers in Choice Groceries. Provisions, Fruits, 
etc., Bloomfiek.'. Centre, Bloomtield, N. J. The grocery 
store conducted by the gentlemen whose card heads this 
sketch is the oldest in Bloonifield Centre. It was founded 
in 1S75 by Messrs. Balier & Hubbell, who continued in 
partnership until the year 1SS3. Mr. Abel Baker then as- 
sumed full control of the establishment. 'Ihe large bus- 
iness which this store has always done, however, demanded 
the attention and personal sujaervision of VTore than one 
person, and Mr. Baker accordingly admitted his son, Mr. 
Frank H. Baker, into jjaitneiship with him some time 
since. Mr Abel Baker, is a iiati\e of Stillwater. Saratoga 
county. New York, and has residei-'. in Bloomtield since 
1869. During his twenty two years' residence in our 
midst, Mr. Baker has proven himself to be an exemplary 
business man and citizen. It is not to be wondered at. 
therefore, that he has succewded in business. Fairness in 
business methods is in\'ariably homui to cause success to be 
brought about. We are, therefore, pleased to be able to 
speak in high terms of this establishment and think it not 
out of place to dwell soinevvliat at length upon the uni- 
versal inducements which this place of business offers to 
our townspeople in the purchasing of groceries, fruits, hay. 
straw, grain and feed We wish to preface in this connec- 
tion that the firm in (piestion obtains its goods from the 
most dependable sources All classes of trade are catered 
to and the existence of this fact necessitates the carrying 
of a heavy and \'aried stock oi everything in the line of 
fancy and staple groceries. As our readers are conversant 
with the many articles which are included in such a stock, 
we will not take up their time and our space .with their 
enumeration. In a general way, however, we will say 
that this establishment is a reptesentative one of its kind 
and deser\'es the liberal patronage accorded it. Its ser\'ice 
is attended to by a force of five atlentix'e and courteous 
assistants ; these are well known to the Bloomtield public, 
as they have been retained for years by Mr. Baker. Th& ' 
tirm take this occasion to thank the public for its past lib- 
eral encouragement and desire to state that they are better 
than ever prepared to cater to its wants. 



are glad to let our readers know where its offices are. In 
the future, therefore, patronize the "Montclair, Bloomtield 
and New York " e.xpress. 



JOSEPH B. HARVEY, TIN, SHEET- 

Iron and Copper Worker, Roofing, Leaders and Tin Ware, 
Plumljing and Gas I'itting. Pumps, Ranges. Hot Air Fur- 
naces, Parlor Office and Cook Stoves. Painters' suijplies, 
Paintji. (Jils, Putty, &c., &c,, Bloomtield. N.J. Established 
1841. Joseph B. Har\'ey, an Englishman by birth, first 
became engaged in the plumbing and gas fitting business 
in the year 1841. He came to this country and settled in 
Bloomtield, N. ).. where he immediately establishetl him- 
self thoroughly and successfully. He is a tin sheet-iron 
and copper worker, and also keeps constantly on hand a 
large assortment of |Himps, ranges, hot air furnaces and 
parlor, office and cook stoves, besides painters' supplies, 
etc., etc. As soon as winter and cold weather begins to 
creep upon us we think of stoves and furnaces, and the 
first question which presents itself to our minds is, where 
shall we go to buy the best and at the same time cheapest 
stove with which to make our homes cheerful and comfort- 
able for the coming season Mr. j. B. Har\-ey would uii- 
doulitedly answer that question by telling us to patronize 
his place of business without delay. He can supply every- 
thing connected with stoves, ranges and furnaces and can 
give perfect satisfaction to all his customers. His assort- 
ment is varied and extensive. Mr. Har\'ey employs on an 
average eight men the year round, which speaks well for 1 
the business; they are always kept busy and those em- 
ployed in the store are ready and willing at any time to 
show the stock and wait upon customers. The size of the 
premises occupied is 50.X75 feet and takes in three floors. 
The business is principally retail and includes all sorts of 
paints, oils, putty, etc., and in fact everything which 
painters rei|uire. Mr. Hareey gives personal attention to 
all work intrusted to him and can confidently guarantee 
satisfaction to every one dealing with him. Plumbing and 
gas fitting of all kinds is paid attention to at short notice- 
Patronage is respectfully solicited. 



THE MONTCLAIR, BLOOMFIELD 

& New York Express Co., Thomas F'lannery & Co., 
jJroprietors. Offices — Bloonifield, N. J. ; I. S. ('rane 
& Son, Montclair, N. J.; 80 Cortland street, New 
York. One of the largest and most reliable express com- 
panies in this section of the State is that known as " The 
Montclair, Bloonifield & New York Express Co." This 
company was founded in the year i860 by Mr. Archibald 
Moore, being succeeded by Mr. R. N. Dodd, who con- 
ducted it for nineteen years without interruption In 1889 
Mr. Dodd was succeeded by the present proprietors, 
Thomas Flannery & Co The gentlemen connected with 
the enterprise are esteemed townsmen in the community, 
and afford employment to seven careful and courteous as- 
sistants. The company maintains three offices, one at 
I. S. Crane & Son's place of business in Montclair. another 
at Dcdd's livery in Bloomtield, and the last at No 80 Cort- 
land street. New Y'ork. Orders entrusted into the care of 
the company at either of these offices will receive prompt 
attention. The public may be pleased to know that this 
company exercise the greatest care in the way gootts are 
handled by its men ; they are all instructed to take their 
time and see that all goods are securely packed, tied and 
properly addressed before shipment With these precau- 
tions, delays and breakage seldom occur. The company 
rightfully boasts of having had fewer mishaps in its his- 
tory than any in New Jersey. This is an enviable record, 
surely, for we all know that "'accidents will happen" in 
any express company. Information is cheerfully fur- 
nished at all throe offices, and rates and estimates are 
mailed on application. We cannot say too much that is 
praiseworthy for this enterprise, for relitjhle express com- 
panies are so rare in small towns that when we find one we 



A. DAY, BAKER AND CONFEC- 

tioner, Ice Cream and Ices, Bloonifield, N. J. There are 
a great many people who know of " Day's" Bakery, for 
this enterprise was inaugurated in 1881 by Mr. Abrain 
Day, who is a native of Woolwich, England, and has 
steadily and energetically carried on his business since its 
ince'ption. The premises occupied include two stores with 
a well fitted up bake shop, supplied with every modern 
convenience and spacious salesrooms — one being on the 
corner of Bloonifield avenue and Washington streets, and 
one on the corner of Glenwood and Linden avenues. 
Bread, Cake, Pastry of all kinds. Ice Cream and Ices of all 
flavors may be had here, and so popular are Mr. Day's 
productions with the Bloonifield public, that the employ- 
ment of fourteen competent assistants are required to 
meet with the brisk and increasing demand of the large 
wholesale and retail trade transacted The goods coming 
from this bakery are made by skilled hands, to be sure, but 
they would never have reached the point in the favor of 
the people they now hold were it not for the fact they are 
made of selected material and every detail of their manu- 
facture carefully attend^i-d to. The lowest market rates are 
quoted and every patron assured polite attention. Bread, 
Cake and Pastry will be furnished for Weddings, Parties, 
etc. Mr. Day is also the inventor and manufacturer of 
"The Excelsior Roll and Biscuit Machine," and "The 
Day Portable Oven," having a machine shop on Glenwood 
avenue, two floors, 26x42 feet, with steam' power and a 
five-horse power engine for their manufacture. Time and 
nione> are saved by using them, and arc sold on their mer- 
its, Mr. Day being willing to give a thirty days' trial to 
any responsible parties who w ish to purchase one, 



LEADIXG BUSINESS MEN OF BLOOMFIELD. 



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ESSEX COUNTY STEAM LAUNDRY, 

Bloomlicid, Ts'. J- ; all kiinls i)f l.rmiidry Work ; satisfaction 
Kuarantiud, rcasttnabblu ratis. pronipt sirvico. j^oi)ds called 
for and delivered free ; your patronage solicited. New 
Jersey people, as a general thing, are rather conservalixc, 
and are not given to making changes without some good 
reason exists for doing so. Init, on the other hanct, they are 
quick to recognize genuine merit, ami hence may be dc- 
ponded upon to patronize any really worthy enterprise to 
which their attention may be called. As a case in point, 
let us refer to the high (Ugree of success attained by the 
Esse.x County Steam Laundry, of which Messrs. II. W. 
Tuthill and K. J. Minshull are the proprietors, located in 
Bloomtield. New Jersey. This enterprise was inaugurated 
in 1890, and as soon as tlji- line chanicterof the work turned 
out became known, and it was learneil that the prices were 
as reasonable as the work w;is satisfactory, a large patron 
age was accorile<l tlie proprietors, and this has steadily and 
rapidly increased up to the |iresent time. lioth the MeSsrs. 
Tuthill and Minshull are natives of New York State, and to 
them n)ust due credit be gi\'en for the establishment t»f an 
industry so useful to the community, for they have wt>rked 
hard and earnestly to maintain their motto, *'(>oikI work 
anfl prompltiess." The prennses utilized comprise two 
Hoors, 25x80 feet in dimensions, using a twenty-horse 
power boiler and a twelve-horse power engine, eight 
competent assistants are employed and special prices 
are given Kin family work. (loods are called tor 
and delivered free 'of charge. Orders by postal cards, 
or otherwise, delivered will receive iironiptattention. The 
public has long since discovered that the cock and bull 
stories circulated by certain interested parties, calculateil 
to convey the impression that goods intrusted to a public 
laundry would be soon destroyed, was entirely unworthy 
of credence, for, however it may be with other concerns, 
the Essex County Steam I«iunilry employs no agents nor 
machines that could possibly harm the articles laundried 
by them. Reasonable rates are quoted, and those who 
place a trial order at this establishment are sure to become 
regular patrons. 



JOHN N. UKIJlAGI-:\, iM.uuifacturcr 

and Dealer in Hand and .Machine .Made Harness, 
Whips, Kobes, Chamois, Sponges, Kubbtr Hoods. Driving 
Gloves, and all kinds of Horse Fiiuipmenls. Harness and 
Trunks neatly repaired. Krank .Miller's Soap and Oils. 
No. 10 Broad street, near I'ost Otlfice. liloonilield, N. J. 
Harness Goods, etc., are ilillicnlt things to buy unless you 
know just whom you are trading with, for it is hard to 
judge of the true value of such articles simply by personal 
inspection. Nothing can eipial the test of wear, of course, 
but one thing can be done, at all e\ents. and that is to deal 
with a house that is unquestionably reliable and moderate 
in its prices. No better example of such a concern could 
be wished for than that atlorded by the enterprise con 
ducted by John N. Delhagen. at No. 10 liroad street, near 
the Tost ( )ltice. This has certainly been carried on long 
enough to enable some insight to be gained concerning its 
characteristics, lor it was inaugurated in iSXq. Mr. Uel- 
hagen is a native of Montclair, .\'. J., and owing to his up- 
right business m<-thods is very generally knowTi in this vi- 
cinity, and is as respected as h<; is known. The premises 
made use of comprise one lloor, 25x35 feet in dimensions, 
and employment is given to two assistants Mr. Del- 
hagen manufactures Harnesses of all grades, both Hand 
and Machine Made, and deals in Whips. Robes, Chamois, 
Sponges, Rubtier (Joods, an'd all kinds of Horse Kquip- 
ments. Harness and Trunks ni:atly repiiiretl. etc., and 
Mr. Delhagen is in a position to supply :i standard article 
at the lowest market rate. livery article manufactured 
or sold by him is wai ranted to prove as repre.senled, and 
integrity and honor are the distinguishing characteristics 
of his business methods. Custom work is promptly and 
skillfully attended to and at moderate prices. 



■ GEORGE W. WAY, Manufacturer 

and Dealer in Harness, Whips, Collars. I.as'jes, Nets. 
Robes, Blankets, Sheets, Dusters, lite, .\o. .^I Broad 
street, BloomKeld, N. J. Economy is a virtue no doubt, 
i>ut th.-re is true and there is false economv, and that it is 
false economy to purchase infcritir harness is a fact which 
deserves careful consideration. The market is tUioded 
with "cheap" hanu'ss many of which is so linislud that 
that it will look all right, but good stock and thorough 
workmansiiip oost money, and neither of them are present 
i 1 these harnesses, as many purchasers have found to their 
sorrow. It is not necessary, however, to pay a fancy price 
in order to get a good article, and in proof of this we 
would refer our readers to the establishment conducted 
by Mr. George W. Way, at No. 21 Briad street, for here 
iiiay be found a very desirable stock of light and heavy 
iiarness warranted in every respect and olVered at uni- 
formly m.iderate ades. This enterprise svas established by 
.Mr. lames II Way. in 1875, and in 1884 it passed into the 
hands ol tlie present proprietor, who is a native of New 
Brunswick, N. J. The premises occupied measure 15x25 
fi it. and containing every necessary facility for harness 
nianulacturing, repairing, etc., orders bving lilhil at very 
short notice. Besides Harness and Trunks are repaired 
anil an assortment of Whips, Collars, Robes. Blankets, etc., 
always kept on hand. 

VICTOR F. CORRAZ, DEALER IN 

I'ish, Oysters, etc.; all kinds of sea food in season. Glen- 
wood avenue, near depot. In buying fish, even more than 
in buying meat, it is very nnportant to have dealings with 
a reliable man, for although fresh fish is one of the most 
healthful foods known, it becomes quite the opposite of 
this, after it has been out of the water too long. l!ut how- 
ever, there is no trouble in obtaining the best of Msh, in 
prune condition, if you only know where to look for it, and 
we can assure our readers that one of the best places to 
look for it in Bloomtield is at the establishment conducted 
by Mr. Victor F. Corraz, and located on Glenwood avenue. 
This enterprise was inaugurated by him in 1889. Mr. Cor- 
raz carries on a retail lish, oysters and all kinds of seafood 
business. A well-selected stock is always on hand to 
choose from, the proprietor being careful to handle only 
the best goods to be found in the market. Kresh fish of all 
descriptions may be obtained at this store, and the prices 
quoted are very low, notwithstanding the su])eriority of the 
goods. Oysters are largely dealt in, and as three reliable 
assistants are employed all orders are assured of being 
promptly filled. Customers may depend upon everything 
bought at this place proving as represented. 

MRS. S. A. HROWN, FANCY GOODS 

and Notions ; Dressmaking a Speciaty ; No. 278 Glenwood 
avenue, Hloomfield. " All is not gold that glitters," ac- 
cording to the proverb, and no doubt there is not one of 
our readers but what has learned from sad experience that 
all is not " cheap " that is claimed to be so. Indeed, the 
word " cheap " has a very elastic meaning, and it may be 
so used as to convey precisely opposite ideas at different 
times, but take it in the sense of "below" the regular 
rates, or synonymous with the word "bargains," and it 
ap|)lies very forcibly to the establishment conducted by 
Mrs. S. A. Brown, at No. 278 Glenwood avenue, for this is 
a " bargain store.' and no mistake, the proprietress being 
a very careful and close buyer and giving her customers a 
generous share ol the benefits thus derived. Mrs. Brown 
deals in fancy goods and notions of all kinds, and offers 
such inducements that it is perfectly natural her trade 
should be rapidly'and steadily increasing. Her assortment 
always includes the very latest fashionable novelties, and 
those who wish such articles, but do not care to pay fancy 
|)rices, should most certainly give her an early call. 
Prompt and polite service is Mie rule to all, both by herself 
and her assistants, she giving her close personal attention 
to all details of the business. Dressmaking is also done. 



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LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BLOOMFIELD. 




W. J. RAAB'S HOTEL, 

Bloomtieltl avenue and Orange street, 
Bloonitield, N. J. Imported and Domes- 
tic Wines, Liquors, Cigars ; Lager 
Beer and Ales on drauglit ; Oysters in 
every style ; meals at all hours ; a suit- 
able Hall for Balls, Parties, Meetings, 
etc., etc. The accompanying illustra- 
tion is easily known as the elegant 
hotel conducted by Mr. Kaab in our 
(own. I his hostelery was founded in 
1S54 Ijy a Mr. Krauss. This gentleman 
was succeeded in 1S5S by Mr. Michael 
Beecher, and he, in turn, by the present 
proprietor, in 186S, all the gentlemen 
being natives of Germany. The house 
is composed of several elegantly fur- 
nished and spacious rooms, which are 
rented for transient trade. Meals are 
served at all hours and terms are reason- 
able. A sample room is a feature of 
the house, and patrons who use "wet 
goods " are uniformly treated with 
courtesy and good stuff. Mr. Raab has 
room to stable eight horses in a barn 
connected with the establishment. He 
was in our late Civil War, "and served 
in Com|)any C, Eleventh New York 
Regiment. Mr. Raab served his time 
as a dentists' tool-maker. The public 
are cordially invited to visit the house. 



MEEKER & DeVAUSNEY, CARPEN- 

ters and Builders, Newark and Bloomfield N. J. One of 
the first questions to be settled by those contemplating 
building is whether an architect shall be employed or not, 
and the answer depends so greatly upon the circumstances 
in the case that no general rule can be given, but there is 
one rule without exception, and that is, the choice of a 
builder is of more importance than anything else. The 
most skilful and conscientious architect cannot force a dis- 
honest or an incompetent builder to do uniformly good 
work, and, on the other hand, a builder who has the desire 
and the means to do what is right will try his best to satisfy 
his customers, architect or no architect. There you have 
the whole situation in a nut shell. The skill, enterprise and 
faithfulness with which Messrs. Meeker & DeVausney have 
carried out their contracts and general businesssince begin- 
ning operations in Bloomfield and Newark ha\'e excited 
much favorable comment, and prove them worthy of every 
confidence. Both members of the firm are natives of this 
State, and have had long and varied experience in the car- 
pentering and building business. Estimates will be cheer- 
fully made on application, and job carpentering of all 
kinds will be done in a thoroughly workmanlike manner at 
moderate rates and at short notice. The shop in Newark 
is located near Clark's Thread Works, in Dalrymple's build- 
ing, and consists of two floors, 40x50 feet in size, and callers 
will find the firm prepared to figure very closely on plans 
and specifications, while communications by mail are as- 
sured immediate and painstaking attention. 



W. L. TOWER, DEALER IN FLOUR, 

Feed Grain, Hay and Straw ; 550 Bloomfield avenue. Bloom- 
field. N. J. It is diflrtcult to realize the extent of the trade 
in such standard commodities as Flour, Feed, Grain. Hay 
and Straw, etc., for although we may read the fig- 
ures showing their annual production and consumption, 
the totals are so large that it isjjractically impossible to ap- 
preciate them. The best way to gain some adequate idea 
of the immensity of the business is to visit some represen- 



tative establishment, as, for instance, that conducted 
by Mr. 'W. L. Tower, and observe the magnitude of the 
operations in that one store and then think of the many 
scattered throughout the country. Mr. Tower, who iS a 
nativg of New York, began this undertaking in May, i8go, 
and enjoys a very extensiN'e and steadily increasing patro- 
nage. His premises consist of two floors, at No. 550 Bloom- 
field avenue, where he carries a large and varied stock, be- 
ing prepared to fill all orders without delay and at the low- 
est market rates. Hay, Grain, Feed, Straw and Oats may 
be bought here to suit, the quality being guaranteed to 
prove as represented in every instance. Mr. Tower offers 
special inducements to purchasers of family flour, being 
prepared to furnish the most popular brands at positively 
bottom figures, and all his goods are delivered free. Mr. 
Tower was ten years with R M. Styles previous to engag- 
ing in business on his ovvn account. 



A. P. CAMPBELL, UNDERTAKER 

and Embalmer ; office. 494 Bloomfield avenue ; residence, 
295 Franklin street. Bloom Held, N. J ; telephone No. 69, 
Bloomfield ; |iersonal attention day or night. The thought 
of an undertaking establishment is not one upon which we 
like to dwell, but it is well to be prepared when the sad 
moments of bereavement reach us. We simply wish 
to chronicle Mr. A. P. Campbell's enterprise in this 
connection as a representative one of its kind in Bloom- 
field. Mr. Campbell's sympathtic nature has made for 
him hosts of friends upon occasions when kind andcon- 
soling words are a balm to the bleeding heart. He inau- 
gurated his enterprise in the year 1SS5 and the public have 
learned that he is singularly well fitted to perform the 
duties connected with interments. Mr. Campbell is an 
embalmer of high standing among others in his profession 
and affords employment to two competent and courteous 
assistants. The office and warerooms are located at No. 
494 Bloomfield avenue, and all orders left here or at Mr. 
Campbell's residence, No. 295 Franklin street, will receive 
immediate attention. Telephone No. 69, Bloomfield. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BLOOMFIELD. 



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THOMAS B. BAXTER. 
REAL ESTATE I IN5(JRANGE. 

Glcii UidRc and Hloomficld Propcrlics a Specialty. 
MONEV TO 1^0 AN ON KONO AN13 MOKTOAOE. 

ACENCV OF THE 

Liverpool and London ' and Globe Insurance Company, 

AND ALL OTHER FIRST CLASS INSURANCE COMPANIES. 

273 GLENWOOO AVE., RLOOMFIELD, N, J. 

I Hi'l i>l I !■; I'. 1.. A U. K. K. >l A 11' 'N. 

COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS AND NOTARY PUBLIC. 



J. FREKMAN SHOE MANUFACTUR- 

ingCo., maiiufaclururs of Guilts', Hoys' and Youths' Kiiie 
Shoes ; 90 to yS Uraiinc- strt-i-f Uloomlicld. N. J. ; forty 
minutis from NV'W York ; takt- Blooinfit-ld branch of I)., 
L. & W. K. K., foot of liarclay street, to VValsessing Sta- 
tion, HI .omficld. The enterprise known as the J. Kreedian 
Shoe Manufacturing' Co., in tills town, is probal.ly one of 
the oldest institutions of the Stale of New Jeisey, for tlie 
date of its foundation ^'oes back eighty years (iSl 1 1. Us 
founder was Jabcz Freeman, who was succeeded by the 
present comnany, July 8th, 1889. I.iUe many other enter- 
prises which have grown to large proportions, this one be- 
gan on an exceedingly small scale. .Mr. Jabez Freeman 
was b ul a poor, hard-working "cobbler." but thoroughly 
skilled in the art of making shoes after the fashion of those 
days. Me applied himself cU)selv to business and made 
many improvements in the way of simplifying operations, 
etc. As business began to increase .Mr. Freeinan needed 
more room, and accordingly installed himself in commod- 
ious quarters in Orange, N. J. For nearly forly-sijt years 
he manufactured shoes in that place. Subsequent to his 
death, however, still more room made itself manifestly 
needed, and the eiitirprise was removed to liloomlield in 
the present new and elegant quarters. The building now 
occupied is two stories high, each 36x136 feet in dimen- 
sions. This afl'ords 4,890 S(|uare feet of available sp.nce. 
and it is utilized to its fullest capacity. The firm afford 
employment to eighty hands the year around. Their ma- 
chinery is of the most improved order, and is furnished 
motive power by a large ten-horse power engine. A whole- 
sale business is exclusively done, and the products of the 
house are renowned the country over. The officers of the 
company are : \V. S. F'reeman, President, and John Free- 
man, Treasurer, both natives of Orange. .Mr. W. S. Free- 
man has already served two terms as one of Bloomfield's 
Town Committeemen. 



poses for which it is used. An atmosphere of neatuess per- 
vades the entire surroundings, and this is a feature not 
found in every grocery. Mr. Lockwood handles everything 
in the Staple and Fancy (Irocery lini-, and ipiotes living 
prices. Orders are called for and delivered to any part of 
the surrounding section. We earnestly invite the attention 
of our readers to the inducements Mr. Lockwood offers to 
the public, thinking they will not be disappointed in plac- 
ing their or<lers with the establishment in question in the 
future. Besides the regular line of groceries carried, Mr. 
Lockwood also handles many useful household commodi- 
ties. 



W. S. LOCKWOOD, DEALER INGRO- 

ceries. Provisions, Flour, Feed and Grain ; 32 Broad street, 
Bloomfield, N. I. The gentleman whose card heads this 
article founde<rhis present enterprise some eighteen years 
at'o. The grocery stores in lilooinfield :lre many, liut none 
are more worthy of favorable mention than the establish- 
ment in question. Mr. Lockwood buys his stock of the 
most dependable sources, and, as he carries a heavy and 
varied assortment of goods, he is prepared to cater to all 
classes of trade. Being a native of this town and having 
carried on business for so many years in our midst, he has 
become well and favorably known as a business man of 
integrity and push. The service of his establishment Is at- 
tended to by three faithful and courteous assistants, who 
render prompt and accurate attention to the patrons of the 
house. The store is spacious and well adapted for the pur- 



R. E. MECKEL & SONS, BUTCHERS, 

Centre Market, liloomlield. Prime Fresh. Corned and 
Smoked .Meats. Poultry, (Jame, F;tc. ; also a large selection 
of Fruits and Vegetables in their season ; F'resh Fish and 
Oysters. Telephone No. 20. The establishment to which 
we have reference in this sketch is undoubtedly the repre- 
sentative one of its kind in Bloomfield. Mr. R. F. Ifeckel 
founded it some forty years ago upon the smallest scale 
imaginable, but through hard and persevering work on his 
part it has grown with the town to its present large propor- 
tions. It is now the only market in Bloomfield connected 
by telephone. The jiremises utilized are neat and spa- 
cious, and are located at No. 9 Broad street. Several de- 
livery wagons are dally kept busy soliciting and deliver- 
ing orders, and as several efficient assistants are in con- 
stant attendance at the store, the transient trade receives 
as courteous and prompt service as regular patrons. The 
stock ol meats carried comprises the choicest cuts of 
Beef, Veal, l^mb and Mutton, the establishment being 
noted for its carrying the tenderest steaks possible to be 
obtained. Fish and Oysters and all kinds of sea food are 
also carried, and a big Friday trade is a feature every 
week. Fruits, Vegetables, Game, Poultry, etc., are also 
handled in season, so that in a word everything usually car- 
ried by a first-cla-ss meat market may be found at this place of 
business. Mr. Ileckel was born in Germany, but (.aiiie to 
thiscountrv in his early boyhood. He resides in Belle- 
ville, and has tilled many public offices in that town, a fact 
which shows the esteem In which he is held by the com- 
munity. Ills three sons, Messrs. Charles O., Fred E., and 
Edward If. Ileckel, he admitted into partnership with him 
in the year 1886. Under the able management of these 
gentlemen the Bloomfield public may depend upon receiv- 
ing the highest degree of satisfaction in the purchasing of 
Meats, Fish and Vegetables. We earnestly .advise our 
readers to place a trial order at this worthy establishment. 
All kinds of Canned Vegetables and Smoked Meats are 
n-.ade a specialty of by this house, and the greater part of 
the vegetables .sold at this establishment are raised upon 
the I/Jch! Farm, well known in this section. Home pro- 
ducts are generally to be relied upon. 



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LEADING BUSINESS MEN OE BLOOM FIELD. 



A. B. McDOUGALL & SON, UNDEli- 

takers and Funeral Directors ; office and residence, Briclc 
Row, Bloonificld avenue, Bloonifield. N J. ; leleplione, 66 ; 
personal attention day or night ; Uplmlstering and Furni- 
ture repaired ;:t short notice. The tjentlemen who repre- 
sent the undertakers' profession in Bloonifield, we are 
happv to say. are ranked among our most esteemed towns- 
men." Pron'iinent among those most worlliy of mention we 
wish to call the attention of our readers to the well con- 
ducted and favorably known firm of Messrs. A. B. Mc- 
Dougall & Son. These gentlemen gave inception to their 
enterprise in the year iSSb, and have won tlie regard of the 
public for the high degree of fitness which characterizes 
them for the duties they are called upon to perform. Both 
the father and his son, Charles S. McDougall. are natives 
of this State, and have long resided in Bloomfield. They 
afford four competent and courteous assistants, and all or- 
ders receive immediate attention. Tfle|ihone, 66. 



WILLIAM COLFAX & SON, DEAL- 

ers in Choice (iroceries, bluur. Feed and Hay, Dry Goods. 
Oil Cloths. Ftc , Broad street and Belleville avenue, Bloom 
field, N, J. 'I'he advantage of dealing with a house that 
carries a large and varied stock, guarantees the quality ol 
its goods, gives prompt and polite attention to customers, 
and sells at the lowest market rates are too evident to re- 
quire explanation, and when we say that the enterprise 
earned on by Messrs. William Colfax & Son, on Broad 
street and Belleville avenue, is so managed as to combine 
all these good points, we need not persuade our Bloomfield 
readers to give it their patronage, for their own self inter- 
est will dictate that they do so. This enterprise was estab- 
lished by the senior member of the hrm, William Colfax, 
in 1869, and managed by him until iSgo, when he took in 
as partner his son and established the present firm name, 
and for the reasons given above has built up a large and 
growing retail trade. Mr. Colfax is a r.ative of West Mil- 
ford, N. J., and a Director in the Bloomfield National Bank, 
and is a gentleman well acquainted with the line of busi- 
ness he has chosen, and gives his close personal attention 
to every detail of the establishment. Employment is given 
to three efficient and courteous assistants, and although the 
extent of the trade carried on renders the serving of many 
customers necessary, still every patron is assured prompt 
and polite attention. Choice Groceries. Flour, feed and 
Hay, Dry Goods, Oil Cloths, Etc., Etc., are extensively 
handled, and the prices quoted are such as will bear the 
srverest examination. Between the years. 1S57 and 1S60 
Mr. Colfax was a clerk in the employ of Mr. Warren S. 
Baldwin, (now deceased), who was the founder of the first 
grocery store in this town. In i860 Mr. Baldwin admitted 
Mr. Colfax into partnership with him, and this firm name 
existed nine years, when Mr. Colfax ga\e inception to his 
present prosperous business. He has served several terms 
as Commissioner of Appeals and Judge of Election. 



DF,.\I,EK IN' 

FlflE D1/\M0WD^, Watcher and JEVl/ELI^y 



Ol-- EVERY DE>CRII'I 1< IN. 

16 Broad Street, Bloomfield, N. J. 

4S" Repairing; of Watches, Clocks, etc.. a Specialty. ■ 

The man who has once carried a really accurate watch 
will never be satisfied afterwards with a time-keeper that 
is not to be entirely relied upon. There is a peculiar sat- 
isfaction in owning a watch that you can "swear by," 
known only to those who have experienced it ; and if any 
o£ our readers should be about to purchase a watch we 
would most certainly advise them to pay a fair price and 
get a reliable article. Those li\'ing in Bloomfield or \'icin- 



ity can do no better than to place their orders with Mr. 
George W. F'rear, doing business at No. 16 Broad street, 
for this gentleman is in a position to offer unsurpassed in 
ducements to purchasers. He is a native of New Jersey, 
and since opening his present store in this town has built 
up a large and growing business by close attention to his 
patrons and fair dealing to all. Mr. Frear warrants the 
articles he sells to give entire satisfaction. He carries a 
fine stock of Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry and offers 
these goods at most reasonable prices. Repairing watches 
and clocks is made a specialty. Two assistants are em- 
ployed and callers are assured polite attention. 



GEORGE M. WOOD, PHARMACIST, 

p. O. Box 322, Bloomfield, -\. J.. 20 Broad street, Bloom- 
field. It would be difficult to find an establishment of 
more genuine value to the community than that carried on 
by Mr. George M. Wood, at No. 20 Broad street. This un- 
dertaking was founded in 1875. "^^ present proprietor 
assumed control in 18S6 and under his able management 
the business has since largely developed as its influence to 
the public became more manifest. Drugs, medicines and 
chemicals are supplied at the lowest rates that can be 
named on first class goods, and as the filling of prescrip- 
tiims is given especial attention customers may feel assured 
of their favors being appreciated and of their orders being 
handled with that skill and accuracy so desirable in this 
connection Every precaution is observed that will tend 
to reduce the liability of error to the smallest possible 
amount, and every facility is at hand that can aid in attain- 
ing this result. Mr. Wood is moderate in his charges and 
certainly has solved the problem of combining reliable 
service with popular prices. The sale^ of fancy toilet 
articles and druggist's sundries forms another important 
department of his business and is conducted on the same 
liberal scale that cliaracterizes the management of his 
drug trade. The stock carried is fresh, varied and accept- 
able, and as three competent assistants are employed, cus- 
tomers are treated with courtesy and consideration. Mr. 
Wood is a native of Paterson, N. J. He makes a special 
feature of his soda water with pure fruit syrup, which is 
known far and wide for its general excellence, especially 
'• owline" 



HARRY L. CAMPBELL, BUILDING 

Contractor ; Office and Shop, No. 645 Bloomfield avenue. 
Bloomfield. N. J. Few of the younger business men of 
our town have risen more rapidly into prominence than has 
Mr. Camlipeil. He began business in 1887 in partnership 
with Mr. G. W. Cadmus, and early displayed his capabili- 
ties in the business in which he is engaged. About two 
years ago, however, Mr. Campbell branched out upon his 
own acct)unt and has since marie his mark as a first-class and 
reliable builder. The new Berlceley I\iblic School, on 
Bloomfield avenue, was built by him. There probably is 
not a closer figurer of contracts and a better appraiser of 
the value of labor and building material than the gentle- 
man to whom we have reference, in this immediate sec- 
tion. Mr. Campbell was born in Caldwell, N. ij., and 
came to Bloomfield in 1S82. He affords employment to 
an average of twenty-five .skilled mechanics the year 
round. As he is also a good draughtsman, Mr. Campbell is 
prepared to draw up plans and furnish estimates, the 
latter free of charge. His shop is admirably adapted for 
his business, and is 25x30 feet in dimensions, two floors 
being utilized. We mention below a few of the many resi- 
dences he has built in our midst, many others are as de- 
serving of mention but lack of space precludes our naming 
them.' In Montclair he built Mr. George Batten's house. 
In Bloomfield, the residences of Messrs. Joseph McElroy 
Mann. Joseph F. Vogelius and Philip Bickler. Those of 
our readers who are at all familiar with these residences 
will concede that they are fine works of architecture. We 
recommend Mr. Campbell's services to the public. 



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(JLtNWOOK AvtM/t, l.A>t>KlMi SoOTH. 



S. PELOUBET. HARDWARE 

■ id House I''uriiisliin<;, 326 Gk-nwoofl avenue, 
• loiinifield. The trade in house furnishing goods 

ti;is reached enormous proportions of late years, 
! or every year there are new families to supply 
:ind every year the ability of the average man to 
tiirnish his home with comforts and even luxu- 
ries, seems to increase, judging of the furnishing 
ttl tlie ordinary home of to-day as compared witli 
that i>f a decade or so ago. Undoubtedly this is 
largely due to the cheapness of house furnish- 
ings at the present time, for there is no denying 
the fact, that a dollar will go further in the pur- 
chase of such goods now-a-days than was ever 
Ixfore the case. ( If course it is assumed that tlie 
ilollar be invested to the best advantage, for their 
^:re some dealers who apparently have not heard 
iif the drop in prices and therefore adhere to the 
"Id and comparatively high rales, but Mr. S. 
I'cloubet has changed all this and is prepared to 

■ II at pricesthat will defy competition for same 
tjuality of goods. No man in to\vn has done 
more to reduce the cost of first class hardware 
and house furnishing gootls to customers, with- 
out dealing in the (so called) c/uap trash. Mr. 
I'eloubet is a native of Hloomlield and began 

usiness here thirty years ago in the organ man- 
lacturing line, starling this present enterprise 

111 l8<)0 at N<i 326 Glenwood avenue, and com- 

;'ti,ses a store each two Moors 25.\75 feet in dimen- 
ions. The slock carried incluiles hardware of 

ill kinds, and house furnishing goods and notions 

.11 almost enilless variety. 



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OF PHILADELPHIA 







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Property in Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Watsessing, Fairview 

and Brookdale, 

FOR RENT, SALE AND EXCHANGE. 

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OFFICE AFTER 6 P. M. AT RESIDENCE, 

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LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BLOOMFIELD. 




VaTGHMAKER and JEWEI2ER, 

299 GLENWOOD AVENUE. 

Fine Gold and ^ilvcr Watches, 

French Clocks, Musical Boxes, Jewelry and Silverware. 

SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES CONSTANTLY ON HAND. 



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Lnnj^ experiettce in the Jevveli"y business, and possessing; the necessary tacilities, Mr. Brereton 

is i)repared to execute the worli nt" Repaifinj; Watches. French Clocks, Musical Boxes and Jewelry. 

Sliillul Mechanism Guaranteed, By arranj^etnent with leadin» New York Houses he can fill all 

ordei-s at short mttice. Goods Itrousht out IVoni the city tor inspection of customers, 

Mr l)rercti>ii lomlucts tlie representative jewelry establishment in this town. We cordially invite our readers to 

patronize his establishinenf. He is also at present connected with the wc-ll known Hrm of Greenleaf & Crosby, of 

Jacksonville, Florida. 




E. B. BUDD, LIVERY, BOARDING AND Ex- 
change Stables, and dealer in all kinds of Sleighs, Carriages 
and Wagons ; Carriages at all hours of the day or night : 
telephone call 72 ; Nos. 33 and 35 Washington street, P,Ioom- 
field, N, J, One of the most enterprising and. prominent of 
Bloomfield's business men is E, B. Budd, proprietor of the 
popular livery stables, situated near the central part of the 
town at 33 and 35 Washington street. Mr. Budd was born 
and lived for the greater part of his life at Chatham, Mor- 
ris County, N. J., where he followed the occupation of 
farming, and where he learned such thorough knowledge 
of horses and horsemanship as enables him to carry on his 
present business with great success. He has known how 
to raise, break and train a colt from boyhood, consequently 
his management of horses is much superior to the majority 
of livery men. He commenced business in Bloomfield in 
the spring of 1885, with five horses and five wagons. His 
building was then 25x75 feet, but he immediately made 
plans for rebuilding, and the stables he now occupies are 
50x150 feet, containing thirty-five horses, as .good as can be 
found anywhere, with a variety of carriages and wagons. 
He has a competent corps of employees, who understand 
the feeding and care of horses in every particular. A 



number of kind, gentle horses are always on 

hand for ladies' use in driving or riding. In 
fact, some of the finest saddle horses in the 
Slate are to be found at " Budd's." All kinds 
of carriages for funerals, weddings, parties, etc., 
with careful and efficient drivers, will be fur- 
nished at any time at reasonable prices. Persons 
desiring to have horses boarded can find no 
other place where they will receive so careful 
treatment for so little money. A fina line of 
horses, carriages, wagons, etc., for sale or ex- 
change, will also be found at these stables. To 
speak plain, everything pertaining to a first-class 
establishment can be found at 33 and 35 Wash- 
ington street, Bloomfield, N. J. 



R. T. CADMUS, 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 



Staple and Fancy Groceries, 



FEED, GRAIN, HAY, STRAW, ETC., 
595 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, N. J. 

Entrance on Broad Street. 
Glen Ridge Favorite Flour. Health Brand Camted Goods. 

J. R. CONLAN, 

MANUFACTURER OF 

302 Glenwood Ave., Bloomfield, N. J. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN 01 BLOOM EI ELD. 




Cor. Broad Street and Bloomktei.d Avenue. 



JOHN G. KP:YLER. funeral 1)1- 

rector ;ind Knibaliner, Kurniture Maiiufactiirir anil L'i>- 
llolsteriT, Hlooiiilickl avcmie, BlooiiiHcId, N. J. Oiiiof llic 
oldest and most respected citizens of this town is Mr. Jolin 
G. Keyler. He is a native of Germany and came t(j Hloom- 
field in the year 1853 and was engaged as a cabinet maker 
for the IJloomHeld Organ Co. for three years, when he 
founded his present prosperous enterprise. For nearly 
thirty-six years, then, this gentleman has been in our 
midst performing the duties of his profession in a manner 
which has won for him a widespread popularity not only 
in Bloomfield but throughout the surrounding country. 
He was Town Committeeman two years (1887 and 1888), 
and has until within a year been Judge of Elections for 
twelve years. These offices Mr. Keyler filled with honor 
to his constituents and credit to himself. He also has 
been the efficient President of the Bloomfield Building and 
Loan Association since 1886. These numerous public 
offices of trust which Mr. Keyler has and is filling shows 
the high esteem in which he is held by his fellow towns- 
men. In his business he has all the best equipments : 
three fine hi-arses, two coffin wagons, a coach, and 
many horses. Experienced and courteous assistants are 
employed anJ no undertaker for miles around is more 
favorably known than the gentleman in question. Besides 
his undertaking business .Mr. Keyler manufactures furni- 
ture to order. Upholstering is also executed in the most 
artistic manner by him. Mr. Keyler takes this opportunity 
to thank his patrons and the public in general for their past 
liberal patronage and desires to say that he was never 
better prepared than at present to successfully carry on 
both his enterprises. Mr. Keyler is Vice-l'resident of the 
Essex and Union County Funeral Directors' Association. 
We are pleased to record in history this esteemed gentle- 
man's business career in our town.. Mr. Keyler has asso- 
ciated with him in Bloomfield his son, Mr. Charles A. 
Keyler. He also has another son, John D. Keyler, also 
engaged in the undertaking and furniture business in 
Montclair. 



CHARLKS W. MARTIN, WIIOI.K- 

s.ile and Retail Grocer, Bloomlield avenue, lilooiiiliilil, 
N.J. There is probablv not a more favorably known gro- 
cery establishment in Blotiinlield than the one conducti-d 
bv Mr. .Martin. An idea of the size of this business may be 
had when we are informed that it takes four wagons, five 
horses and seven clerks to attend to the daily routine work 
in taking and delivering orders. This speaks for itself 
and we believe no other concern in town equals the busi- 
ness done bv the establishment in question in the grocery 
line. Mr. Martin founded his enterprise in 1873 in com- 
pany with his brother. William H. -Martin, who died in the 
year 1886. The enterprise found favor with the public from 
ist very inception, and has grown to its present large and 
prosperous proportions with the town. Mr. Martin has 
been the efficient Treasurer of the Bloomfield Building and 
Loan Association since its foundation. This shows the es- 
teem and confidence placed in him by his fellow towns- 
people. We are pleased to chronicle Mr. Martin's honor- 
able business career in our work. It has taken just such 
enterprising men as he to make Bloomfield the prospeous 
and growing town it is. Mr. Martin is a native of New 
York City, but has resided in this town from his early boy 
hood. 



GEO. W. CADMUS, CONTRACTOR 

and Builder, 667 Bloomfield avenue, Bloomfield. In the 
pkicing of contracts for building there are other things to 
be considered besides the question of price, such for in- 
stance as the repulatir)n of the bidders, for carrying out 
the spirit as well as the letter of their agreements. The 
most carefully drawn plans and the most minute specifica- 
tions cannot of themselves ensure good and satisfactory 
work. For this reason we feel that we are doing our read- 
ers a service Ln calling their attention to Mr. Geo. W. 
Cadmu.s, for this gentleman is prepared to conscientiously 
carry out every agreement as well as to figure very closely 
on all work submitted to him. 



GLEN RIDGE. 

Glen Ridge is located on the Montclair branch of the U., L. & W. railroad, and occupies three 
benches of ridges of ground southwest of Bloomfield, to which township it belongs. 

As its name implies, in addition to the " Ridge " it can also boast of a glen, which, although 
not haunted, to my knowledge, by Indian legends, yet, nevertheless, adds a charming variety to the 
scene, and serves as a convenient channel for the railroad to glide through without disturbing the 
serenity, or marring the natural beauty of the place. 




Residence of A. G. Darwin. 

To Mr. A. G. Darwin belongs the honor of christening this youthful suburb, for which more- 
over he stands sponsor, for to his enterprise and public spirit is due the fact that such a place as 
Glen Ridge exists at all. 

When that gentleman some seventeen years ago leased a house on Ridgewood avenue. Glen 
Ridge, then known as Ridgewood, was little more than a tract of farm land. 

Mr. Darwin, recognizing the natural advantages of the place, determined that something should 
be done, and accordingly became the purchaser of the larger portion of the Gallagher and Ward 
estates, and erected a number of pretty and attractive dwellings. 

From a sanitary point of view Glen Ridge, sloping as it does in two directions, bids defiance 
to the bugbear of malaria, which haunts so many suburban towns, otherwise so attractive. Glen 
Ridge people point with pride to the fact that no case of malaria has ever existed within its borders. 
Gas and water are of the best, the latter being the same as used in East Orange, and which was 
pronounced by Professor Chandler to be remarkable for its purity. 

Again, and a fact of prime importance to tne prospective dweller within its borders, no shops, 
stores, livery stables, etc., are allowed to be erected between the railroad station and the residences. 
It might appear from this statement that such a regulation would prove an inconvenience to the 
inhabitants, but it must be borne in mind that the town of Bloomfield, with its excellent markets, 
is within five minutes' walk, where everything necessary for the household can be procured. 

The various dealers, however, always call at the house twice a day for orders, so that part of 
the domestic economy is easily arranged. 



Cr.EN R/DGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



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A point wlierein Glen Ridtre appeals to the man of moderate means is tlie close proximity of 
the dwellings to the railroad station. Carriages to meet the trains are nseless—evei ybody lives 
within easy walking distance. None of the houses are over eight minutes' walk, ;nul the majority 
are within three minutes. 




Gi.K.N RiuoK Hall a.nd Dltji. 

Cjltii Ridge station is perhaps the daintiest e.xample of railroad architecture that exists. The 
structure, including land, <()st in the neighhnrhood of $16,000. The larger portion of this amount 
was cuniril)utcd liy the residents, and the balance was generously furnished by the railroad com- 
pany. 

.Ml passenger tiains gning up ur down the road are compelled to stop here under the conditions 
of the agreement made, and as a consequence trains to and from the city are as frequent as one 
could desire. 

As has been mentioned previously in the course of this article, the railroad runs through a glen 
below the town, and thus Ridgewood avenue, the main street, on which the station is located, 
crosses the track on its own grade, but at an elevation above the track of about fifteen feet. 

The station is of two stories, with a flight of steps leading down to the platform. In the same 
building is also located the post office. On Sundays the station is utilized as a church, pending the 
construction of a fine strjne edifice on Ridgewood avenue. 

But after all said and done, it is the people who live in a place that make it, and this fact has 
always been kept strictly in mind by those having the interests of Glen Ridge at heart. To get the 
right kind of people to locate there and to keep them there has been the aim. What matters it 
whether the atmosphere be the most salubrious known, the attraction of the scenery and modern 
improvements unsurpassed, the houses the most artistic and comfortable, if the people for whom all 
these good things exist are not of the proper sort ? In a small community such as Glen Ridge one 
is more or less dependent upon one's neighbors, and it is therefore of prime importance that a high 
standard should be maintained. It may not exactly amount to a certificate of high moral charac- 
ter to be able to claim a residence at Glen Ridge, but it surely imparts a certan air of respectability 
to be counted among the " Cliff-dwellers " or " Hill people," as residents of Glen Ridge are sorne- 
times dubbed. 



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A (iLEN RlDGE RESIDENCE. 




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Muntclair is one of the most picturesque town- 
ships of Essex County. It abounds in re mantic and 
beautiful scenery, in which mountain, liill and valley 
alternate in pleasing contrast. Its principal streets 
are well paved with Telford pavement, affordintr a 
variety of delightful drives. From the summit of its many hills 
and from the ridge of the t)range Mountain range, which forms 
the highest portion of the township, a succession of superb views 
of the surrounding country can be obtained for miles around in almost 
any direction. The situation of the township is such as to give an excel- 
lent natural drainage. Its elevation above tide water is so great as to 
make it an eminently healthy place, especially for those who have weak 
lungs or throats, and hundreds of people have been sent here from New York and Brooklyn by 
physicians for their health, who when they arrived in Montclair a few years ago were invalids 
apparently going into a decline, but who are now strong, robust men and women. The natural 
beauties of the place have been enhanced by the improvements made by a cultured and refined 
people possessing a keen love of the beautiful, and handsome villa sites and stately mansions sur- 
rounded with spacious grounds laid out with all the taste of the landscape gardener's art are to 
be seen on all sides in this beautiful town. Montclair is in every respect a desirable place of 
residence. There are no nuisances of any sort in the place ; the people are intelligent, refined, 
cultured and progressive ; the schools, both public and private, are of the highest order ; there 
are a number of flourishing churches with handsome edifices ; an excellent public library, an 
abundant supply of pure and wholesome water ; good police and fire departments, and an admir- 
able system of town government. The taxes are low ; corrupt rings and political bosses have no 
place in Montclair, and its citizens are noted for their pulilic spirit and their pride in the good 
name and prosperity of the town. Two railroads give easy and quick access to the large cities of 
.\'ew York and Newark, and there are a number of excellent stores in the place. Indeed, Mont- 
clair though only a township in a legal point of view, actually possesses every requisite of a city. 



28 MONTCLAFR A !VD iTS POINTS OF INTEREST. 

MONTCLAIR OF THE PRESENT.. 

The growth of Montclair within the last ten'or fifteen years lias been almost phenomenal. It is 
one of the liveliest, attractive suburban towns to be found within an hour's ride of New York, and 
abounds in elegant villa sites and stately mansions, surrounded by spacious and well-kept lawns. ' Its 
principal streets are well paved with Telford pavement, lined with beautiful shade trees, lighted with 
gas and free from nuisances of every kind. The town has an abundant supply nl pure water drawn 




Mountain Avenui-., Lu<.;^in(; Sui-rn. 



from wells that tap underground streams that flow down from the springs on the mountain-side 
The affairs of the town are administered with economy and prudence. There are admirable police 
and fire departments. The public and private schools are unexcelled anywhere in New Jersey. 
There are churches of all the leading demoninations, benevolent and literary organizations, good 
stores and private markets ; a club house that is unsurpassed anywhere in New Jersey ; excellent 
facilities for communicating with New York and Newark by rail, and in short there is almost every- 
thing that can possibly be desired in a suburban city. The people of Montclair are noted for their 
culture and refinement, their progressive public spirit and the pride they take in the growth and 
prosperity of their town. Go in whatever direction you will in Montclair, you will see nothing to 
offend the eye ; everything is beautiful, orderly and in perfect taste. The town is growing rapidly 
year by year. Streets have been opened in every direction and built up with charming residences 
where only a few years ago there were farms and pasture lots. Montclair has a population at present 
of nearly 9,000, and the assessed value of its property, real and personal, is $3,555,000. The future 
of the town is full of promise, as there is nothing to impede its progress, and it is already stretching 
out far up toward the Passaic county line, where there is already a flourishing and beautiful settle- 
ment known as Upper Montclair. 



MONTCLAIR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



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The principal street in the town is Bloomlielil avenue, a broad, well-paved thoroughfare, which 
runs through the township from east to west. It is one of the county avenues, in charge of the 
Essex County Public Road Board, and extends in an almost direct line from Belleville avenue, New- 
ark, .through Bloomfield, Montclair and Caldwell to the county line. This road is one of the oldest 
in the county; and is also one of the main arteries of communication between Newark and Morris 
county.' It was originally known as the Newark and Pompton Turnpike. In Montclair it is the 




RLOOMflF.I.D AVKNUE, LoOKINO WeST. 



principal business thoroughfare, while it runs through the heart of the town, and on it arc lociiled 
the hank, all the leading stores and business offices, the newspaper offices, etc. These are within a 
few blocks of each other, in the center of the town, and east and west of this the avenue is given up 
to handsome residences. One of the grandest views in Essex county is to be had from the summit 
of the first rise of tlie mountain. Here, on a clear day, can be obtained an extended view of the 
country for miles around. The tall towers of the Brooklyn Bridge, the cities of New York and 
Brooklyn, the Statue of Liberty, the superb harbor of New York and the beautiful country that lies 
between the Orange Mountains and the Passaic River are all plainly visible. Among the handsome 
buildings on the business portion of this thoroughfare one of the most prominent is that of Mr. 
Philip Doremus, a handsome three-story brick structure on the corner of Fullerton and Bloomfield 
avenues. On the second story of this building are the offices of the various departments of the 
town government, those of the Montclair Water Company and of several lawyers. The upper floor 
is occupied for lodge rooms. Among the handsome buildings on Bloomfield avenue are the Harri- 
son Building, on the other corner of Fullerton avenue : the Van Riper Building, where the Mont- 
clair Bank is located, and the Johnson Building, near by. In close proximity to all of these is the 
Henderson Building, a handsome brick structure on the corner of Church street anrl l-'ullerton 
avenue. 

Among the leading residence streets are Fullerton and South Fullerton avenues, William street, 
Hawthorne place, Mountain avenue. Park street. Eagle Rock way and the many beautiful roads 
that lie along the mountain slope. All of these streets are lined with elegant residences, surround- 
ed by well-kept grounds. Among the most tasteful places on Fullerton avenue may be mentioned 



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MON'I'CLAJR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



those of Miss Fanny Crane and Mrs. M. C. Friedly. On South Fullerton avenue are the handsome 
residences of Mr. William Fellows and Mrs. Mary E. Wild. The residence of Mr. Jasper R. Rand, 
the President of the Montclair Bank, which stands on Hawthorne place, is one of the most tasteful 
in the town. Among the many beautiful villa sites on Mountain avenue may be mentioned those 
of Messrs. E. G. Burgess, C. M. Marvin, C. F. Droste, Seelye Benedict, John R. Keyser, D. M. Force 
and E. A. Bradley. On Park street the house of Mr. John H. Wilson is particularly noticeable for 



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Cdr. [Iawiiiorn' Place and Fum.erton Ave., Mo.niclair. 

its elegant giounds. Another handsome residence on this street is that of Mr. L. J. Drescher. On 
Eagle Rock way the residences of Messrs. Paul Babcock, C. B. Martin, J. B. Hawes and W. W. Un- 
derhill are especially worthy of mention. Owing to lack of space we have enumerated but a few 
of the manv beautiful residences for which the town is noted. 



PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 

The people of Montclair are justly proud of their admirable system of public schools. From 
the earliest settlement of the place, when it was yet but a hamlet, the matter of education received 
the most careful attention at the hands of its founders. As early as 1740, an excellent school for 
those days was erected. It stood at the junction of Orange and Valley roads, near where the pres- 
*ent High School building now stands. It was a one-story structure, built of stone, twenty-six feet 
long and eighteen wide. Flat desks were placed around the sides of the room with benches run- 
ning along the wall. These benches were rude slabs placed with the bark side down. At the 
south end was an oblong platform on which the teacher sat. In the center of this was a trap door 
through which refractory pupils, whose offense was not aggravated enough to merit the inevitable 
switching that followed a more serious break of discipline in those days, were dropped as a punish- 
ment. This building was torn down in 1812, when a new schoolhouse was erected on the site now 
occupied by the Presbyterian Church. In 1838 the building was sold to the church. In 1825 the 
Washington Schoolhouse was erected, and in 1814 the Speirtown School came into existence. In 
i860 the need of better school facilities again forced itself upon the people, and there was a de- 
mand for a higher grade of education than that afforded by the schools of the various districts. 



MONTCLATR AXD ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 31 

The result of ihe agitation on this subject was the formation of the present High School. During 
the year i860 a tract of land was purchased of Grant J. Wheeler, and the erection of the north wing 
of the present building was begun. The south wing was erected in 1869, and the east wing in 1873. 
This school is now in charge of Mr. Randall Spaulding, who has been in charge since 1874. The 
High Schofil has a reputation all over the State as one of the best schools in New Jersey, and the 
high positi(jn which it has obtained is largely due to the efforts of Mr. Spaulding, who is a scholar 
of profound learning, wide research and broad views on the subject of education and is regarded 
as one of the foremost educators in the State. 




Till-; Ci.uu Hub'sE. 



THt MONTCLAIR CLUB HOUSE. 
Montclair, as lias already been stated, prides itself upon having witliin its limits the hand- 
somest and best appointed club house in the State of New Jersey. It is the j^roperty of the Mont- 
clair Club, a society composed of the leading gentlemen of the place, who have associated themselves 
together for social, intellectual and recreative purposes. The club was organized on September 
30th, 1887, and has a membership of about two hundred members. Mr. Jasper R. Rand has been 
President since its foundation. The club house, which is situated on Church street, is a handsome 
stone and frame building of a style of architecture that is a combination of the Queen Anne and 
Early English, stands a short distance back from the street and is surrounded by a broad piazza on 
the front. On entering the door the visitor steps into a broad hall finished in quartered oak. Off 
the|hall to his'right is the Directors' room, a superbly finished apartment. Directly across the hall 
from this is the dining room, with steward's office beyond. Beyond the Directors' room, on the 
same side of the hall, is the cloak room. After passing these rooms the hall broadens out, and on 
one ride rises a wide staircase of quartered oak leading to the floors above, while on the other side 
is a spacious open fire-place,'with a richly carved mantel of oak. Beyond this again, on either side 



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MONTCLAIR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



of the hall are card rooms and pool rooms. At the end of the hall is the billiard room, a weil 
lighted apartment, and beyond the billiard room is a spacious library and reading room fitted up 
with tables, easy chairs and all conveniences for reading and writing. It is one of the cosiest and 
most comfortable rooms in the building. Near the grand staircase in the main hall there is a lat- 
eral hall that leads off to anotlier staircase that descends into the basement. In this part of the 
building are located the bowling alleys. There are three of these alleys, which are constructed 
after the most approved patterns, and every evening the room is crowded with players. In the 
basement are also the storerooms and the heating apparatus. On the second story is a broad hall- 
way, with a handsome open fire-place. At one end of this is the music hall, which has a hand- 
some stage, with the necessar)' accessories of dressing rooms, etc. The ceiling of the hall i^ ')f yel- 
low pine, oiled. The floor is of hard wood, and is constructed with a special reference to cKmcing. 
At the opposite end of the second story hallway are three lu.xuriously furnished ladies' parlors 
On the third story are private dining rooms and the steward's qiiarters. The cost of this mi| erb 
club house was $60,00:, exclusive of furniture. The affairs of the club are regulated by a li.'aiu dt 





MoUNlAIN AVE.NUE, UPPtK Mo.NTCLAlK. 



Directors elected liy the members. The club house is open daily from S A. M. to 12 P. M., Sundays 
excepted. On Sundays it is open from 9 A. M. to 7 P. M., but on this day games of every descrip- 
tion are prohibited. Tuesday is Ladies' Day, and the wives, daughters and sisters of the club 
members avail themselves very readily of the privileges of the club. 

The Board of Directors of the Club appoint annually the following Standing Committees : 
House Committee of three members, who have the general charge of the premises, management of 
the house and management of the employes ; an Auditing Committee, whose duty it is to audit all 
bills before payment ; a Membership Committee, to whom all applications for membership are re- 
ferred ; a Library Committee and an Entertainment Committee. This last committee is one of the 
most important in the club. It consists of a member of the Board of Directors and nine members se- 
lected from the club at large. During the winter season this committee provides a number of pleasant 



MONTCLAIR A.\D ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 73 

entertainments for the niembers of the chil> and their friends, such as lectures, concerts, lioj s. etc. 
Another duty of tliis committee is to |)r()mote iic(|iiaintance and good fellowsliip amoiii; the mem- 
bers. No games of hazard are allowed in the club house, and no liquor is sold there, even to the 
members. Kvery candidate for admission to the club must be proposed and vouched for in writing 
by a member of the club and seconded by another member. The club has an excellent steward, 
who has an efficient corps of assistants, and the cook is one of the best in the State. 



.WONTCL.AIR l.IBR.ARY. 

Montclair boasts of an excellent library. It is the property of the Montclair I-ibrarv Associa- 
tion, and has been in existence since 1870. It has upon its shelves several thousand volumes, the 
books being admirably selected, and embracing nearly every department of literature. The library 
had its origin on February 23d. 1869, when a meeting of some of the leading citizens of the place 
was held in the lecture room of the First Presbyterian church. The need of a public library was 




Va.n V^i.kck SrkKET, Montclair. 



fully discussed, and it was decided to form a library association. A committee was appointed to 
draft constitution anrl by-laws, and a week later this committee reported at an adjourned meeting 
of the projectors of the library. The constitution was adopted and the association finally organ- 
ized. A Board of Directors was elected, and they at (nice set about obtaining subscriptions and 
giving entertainments for the purpose of raising funds for the library. By May ist, 1870, they had 
secured money enough to hire and fit up a room and to purchase over two hundred volumes. 
During the winter of 1871 a charter for the Library Association was obtained from the Legislature 
and the association was given power to issue stock to the amount of 1150,000. In the summer of 
1871 Mr. Nehemiah O. Pillsbury gave the Association a lot tliirty feet front on Fullerton avenue* 
On this ground the association erected its present brick building, which was occupied for the first 
time in December, 1871. The growth of the library has been slow but steady, and it is now one of 
the recognized institutions of the town. 



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MON-TCLAFR AND ITS POThTS OF TXTEREST. 




THE GAS AND WATER CO. 

Many of the streets of the 
town are lighted by gas, and gas 
is introduced into tlie private 
residences and stores of the plaec. 
It is supplied by the Montclair 
Gas and Water Company, which 
was organized in 1871 forthe|iur- 
pose of supplying the town with 
gas and water. The plan ot in- 
troducing water, however, was 
relinquished, and the water priv- 
ileges were transferred to anoth- 
er corporation. The pipes were 
first laid in the streets of the 
town in 1872 and the introduc- 
tion of gas into priv'ate resi- 
dences soon followed. Among 
those who look a prominent 
part in the organization of the 
Gas Company were ; Dr. .loseph A. Davis, Dr. John J. H. Love, P. H. \'an Riper and Augustus 
Morris, of Montclair, Thomas W. Langstroth, of Bloomfield, Beach Vanderpool, Eugene V^anderpool 
and Andrew A. Smalley, of Newark. 



View, AT Upper Montclair. 




WATER SUPPLY. 

The water supply of Montclair is furnished by an incorporated company composed of some of 
the leading citizens of the place. This company is known as the Montclair Water Co., and has 
been in existence a little over three years. The supply is derived from wells situated on a large 
tract of land at the corner of Watchung avenue and Valley road. The site is three hundred feet 
above the level of :he sea. The 
principal well is fifty feet deep 
and thirt\' feet in diameter,and is 
blasted out of solid rock. Near 
by the well is the pumping 
house, where there is a large 
engine and a powerful pump 
that forces the water from the 
well into a large pipe and 
thence up into a tank on the 
summit of the mountain, where 
the water has a head of si.\ 
hundred and fifty feet above 
the level of the sea. This tank 
contains 300.000 gallons of 
water. From this tank the 
water is distributed bv gravity 
through mains leading to differ- 
ent parts of the town. There 
are now nearl\- three hundred 
miles of street mains laid. 



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Residence of E. G. Burgess, Gates Ave. 



M0NTCLA1R*AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



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through wliich water is supplied to eiglit hundred consumers, representing 4,000 people. There 
are two hundr'ed and fitt\- fire hydrants in the town. In addition to the large open wells spoken 
of above there are five bored wells, each eight inches in diameter and one hundred and fifty feet 
in depth, which are connected with each other by siphons. These wells can be indefinitely in- 
creased. The water is noted for its purity and its bright, sparkling appearance. Chemical tests 
have shown it to be in every way admirable for household and drinking purposes, and to be free 




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l.\ I HE Meadows, Uim'ek :V1ontclaik. 




from impurities. The cost of the plant so far has been $225,000. The wells give a supply of 
250,000 gallons per day. The works were constructed under the per sonal supervision of Mr. 
James Owen, the Superintendent of the company, who is also the County Engineer. The 
height at which the storage tank is place gives a very high pressure on the street mains, aver- 
aging seventy-five pounds to the square inch. In case of fire this can be increased to one 
hundred and thirty pounds, which will be sufficient to throw a stream of water over the highest 
building in Montclair. • 

FIRE DEPARTMENT. 

The Fire Department of Montclair, though of recent origin and comparatively small in num- 
bers, is a most efficient and thoroughly organized one. Previous to 1882 there was no organized 
department in the town, and the citizens were compelled to rely entirely upon their own exertions 
to extinguish any fires that might break out in their midst. A disastrous fire that occurred in the 
place in 1882 called the attention of the residents of Montclair to the need of an organized fire de- 
partment, and on November 28th a public meeting was held to consider the matter of organizing a 
company to do fire servii-e. At this meeting it was reported that one-half the amount necessary to 
purchase a hook and ladder truck had already been secured, and that twenty-five men had enrolled 
their names as active members of a company. The company was formally organized on Decem- 
ber 2ist, 1882, with the following officers : Foreman, Charles M. Schott, Jr.; Assistant Foreman, 
George Westerbrook ; Secretary, Dr. Albert J. Wright ; Treasurer, Dr. James A. Casey. All of 
these men were experienced firemen who had done duty in other cities. The hook and ladder 



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MONTCLAIR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



truck for the company was received^April 6ili, 18S3, and was hoLised in the enghie house of the 
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company until the new truck house was completed. 
In January, 1884, a second company was formed, and a Babcock extinguislier ensjine with two sixty 
gallon tanks and two small portable extinguishers was purchased. Subsequently a fifty-foot , ex- 
tension ladder was procured for the use of the truck company. The department now consists of 
six companies and has attached to it two hundreil men. 




New Episcop.\l Chukch .and Fi'llerton Avenue. 



CHURCHES. 

Montclair has twelve churches, all of which possess handsome edifices, have large congrega- 
tions, and are doing an active work for good in the com.nunity. The Presbyterian Church is the 
oldest in town. It was organized in 1838 as an offshoot from the First Presbyterian Church of 
Bloomfield. For some years previous it had been the custom of the Bloomfield Church to divide 
the services in the winter, holding the morning service in Bloomfield, and the afternoon service in 
West Bloomfield, as Montclair was then called. The services at that time were held in the Public 
School building. Major Nathaniel Crane, an Elder in the Bloomfiield Church, left a bequest of about 
$10,000 to be invested for the benefit of a church in West Bloomfield, whenever the Presbyterians 
of that place should form a separate organization and erect a church. On the 31st of August, 1837, 
It was decided to form a new parish. The old Public School building was purchased and remod- 
eled, and on the 9th of August, 1838, the new parish was formally organized and the new church 
dedicated. The present church edifice was erected in 1856. It has since been enlarged. The 
church also has a very tasteful and well appointed chapel in the rear of its church building. It is 
built of trap rock from the mountain and is two stories high. It contains Sunday school, lecture 
room, etc. 



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37 



The Methodists have a handsome church facing the Common, wliich was erected in 1853. 
This denomination has been established in Montclair since 1825, and had its origin as an offshoot 
of the Bloomfield Methodist Cliurch. The church is in a prosperous condition and is active in a 
number or good works. 

St. Luke's Episcopal Church was 
"rtjanized in 1846. At first the con- 
Lircgation worshipped in a small frame 
Imiiding; there was no settled rector 
until 1S60. During the year 1866 the 
[uesent stone edifice was begun, but it 
was not completed until April 17th, 
1871, when it was opened and conse- 
rrated. The cost of the church was 
.s^j.ooo. The ground on which the 
1 Inirrli was built was given by Mr. 
Kiibert .\l. Henning, and contained or- 
ii^inally a tract of two acres. Much of 
'his has been sold off and the proceeds 
ive aided the church very materially. 
.Si. Luke's is known as one of the most 
liberal churches in the Diocese of New- 
ark in the inalter of its contributions to 
missionary ai'd benevolent purposes. 

The Church of • the Immaculate 
Conception (Roman Catholic), is one of 
the strongest in the town. It occupies 
aframe building on Washington street, 
and is in charge of the Rev. Father 
Joseph F. Mendel, who has been there since sSyg. The church has connected with it several SLsters 
of Charity, who are doing an e.xcellent work among the poor and are also teaching in the Parochial 
School. This church is also to build a handsome brown stone edifice costing $150,000. It will be 
located on the corner of Washington and Elm streets. The Baptist congregation is also about 
to build an imposing new edifice of brick, with a brown stone front, on South Fullerton avenue. 
This edifice will be a decided improvement to the whole street, and will add another to the many 
beautiful churches in Montclair. The Baptists are in a very flourishing condition and are doin^ an 
excellent work for good in the community. 

The Congregational Church occupy a beautiful stone edifice on the corner of Fullerton ave- 
nue and Plymouth street. The church was first organized in 1870, and the first religious service 
was held May 22d, 1870, at the residence of Mr. J. B. Beadle. The present church edifice was 
erected in 1873. It is one of the most tasteful edifices in the town. The Rev. A. H. Bradford 
has been pastor since the beginning. The members of this church are about to build an extensive 
addition to their handsome edifice on South Fullerton avenue. It will be of a similar style of 
architecture as the main building, and will cost §40,000. 

The Christian Union Congregational Church of Montclair was organized on April 13th, 1882. 
The society was at first known as the Christian L'nion. It held services in the year 1881 and was 
partially organized in that year, but the formal organization was not perfected until the year 1882. 
The history of the church really dates back much earlier. In 1816 and 1S17, Rev. Enos A. Osborn 
then a theological student, opened a Sunday School in Upper Montclair, near where the church 
now stands. It was afterwards removed to the Reformed Dutch Church at Stone House Plains, and 
in subsequent years was re-established in this neighborhood. Finally it became .the custom to 




St. Jamks' Ei'iscoi'.M, Church, L'pper M<).Nrci..\ik. 



38 MONTCLAIR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 

have a preaching service after a preacher could be obtained members of the Presbyterian Church 
of Montclair united in the movement and in 1880 a handsome stone chapel called the Cliffside 
Chapel -was erected at the corner of Valley road and Belleville avenue. A difference of opinion 
arose, however, in regard to denominational connections, and there was a split in the congregation^ 
the result of which was the organization of the Christian Union Congregational Church and the 
erection of the present building. 

THE PRESS. ' 

Montclair has four newspapers, one of them being a daily and the others weekly. The daily 
paper is the Montclair Dailv Journal. It has been in existence only a few months, but has already 
acquired a good circulation and an extensive advertising patronage. It is published every afternoon 
and is a bright, newsy, enterprising little sheet, independent in politics and devoted to the local in- 
terests of the place. Otis M. McMillan is the editor. The Montclair Times is the leading paper of 
the town. It is also the oldest, having been in existence for several years. It is Republican in 
politics, and is an excellent local newspaper, giving very full and accurate reports of every event of 
interest that occurs in the town during the week. It is ably edited, newsy and enterprising. Its 
editor is Mr. A. C. Studer. The Montclair Herald is tlie Democratic paper of the place, and is also 
very ably edited, and is acquiring a good circulation, and manifesting considerable vigor. It 
is published once a week. The other weekly paper is the Montclair Press, a sprightly and well 
conducted little sheet that is issued by Arthur E. Owen, a boy only fourteen years of age. He is 
the editor, reporter and chief compositor, but he manages to get out a very readable little journal, 
and has demonstrated that he has newspaper ability. The Land Hnyer is a journal devoted to the 
interests of real estate in the town, and is issued once a month. It contains much interesting mat- 
ter and has a good circulation. 

POLICE DEPARTMENT. 
Montclair has now an excellent police department. It was only of late years, however, that 
even an attempt was made to organize this department. For many years there was no regular po- 
lice force, and in fact there was no need of one. There were several constables, it is true, in the 
town, but their services were rarely called into requisition, and when they were it was generally to 
arrest some drunken disturber of the public peace. As the town grew, however, the need of po- 
licemen became more apparent, and it was absolutely necessary that there should be an organized 
department for the protection of the property of citizens at night, if for no other purpose. The 
force is but a small one, and is well organized. Its members are trusty and experienced men, and 
they preserve excellent order in the town, both day and night. The Chief of Police is the Chair- 
man of the Committee on Police of the Township Committee. 

RAILROAD FACILITIES. 

Montclair is connected with New York by two lines of railroads, the Newark & Bloomfield 
Railroad (a branch of the Delaware, Lackawanna A- Western Railroad) and the New York & Green- 
wood Lake Railroad. The former road runs_twenty-three trains between Montclair and New 
York each day, of which three are express trains, and the latter runs eleven trains each day 

The Newark it Bloomfield Railroad Company was chartered in 1854. Its first Board of Direc- 
tors was : Joseph A. Davis, Ira Dodd, Wright F. Conger and Jason Crane, of Bloomfield, and 
Grant J. Wheeler, William H. Harris and Jared E. Harrison, of West Bloomfield, Montclair then 
being known by that name. At first there was a decided difference of opinion between the residents 
of Bloomfield and West Bloomfield in regard to the route and termination of the new road, and 
some difficulty was experienced in procuring subscriptions on that account. An arrangement was 



MONTCLAIR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 39 

first made with the New Jersey Railroad Company, by which the latter road was to guarantee the 
bonds of the new road, but this fell througii with, and an arrangement was made with the Morris &, 
Essex Railroad Company, by which that corporation agreed to subscribe §55,000 to the capital 
stock of the new enterprise. The residents of Bluomficld and Montclair subscribed $50,000 more, 
making a capital of §105,000, the amount necessary to construct the road from West Bloomfield to 
Roseville, where it joined the main line of the Morris & Essex Railroad. The successful comple- 
tion of negotiations with the Morris »l- Essex Railroad Company caused great rejoicing in both 
Hloomfield and Montclair. When wtjrk was begun on the new road Dr. Joseph A. Davis, the Presi- 
dent of the company, took out the lirst spafleful of earth, and the Rev. Job Ualsey, of Montclair, 
made an address. At first the railroad was a very small affair, one train, composed of an engine 
and one car, ran backward and forward between West Bloomfield and Newark, making six trips a 
day. There were no ticket agents at thf depots and tickets were solfl on the train l)y the conduc- 
tor and brakeman. It was not until June, iK*;6, that the trains began to make trips between Mont 
clairand Newark, iind up to 1866 passengers for New York were compelled to change cars at New- 
ark. Since 1S66 continuous trains have been run between the two places. When the Delaware, 
Lackawanna k Western Railroad Company secured control of the Morris k Essex Railroad ihey 
also secured control of the Newark tt Bloomfield branch. The Delaware, Lackawanna it Western 
Company have made a number of improvements in the road, in the matter of more frequent trains, 
better cars, quicker time and better stations. The lime lietwecn Montclair and New York is re- 
duced to forty-five minutes by the exjiress trains. 

The New York A (Ireenwood Lake Railroad, which is a branch of the Erie, has done much to- 
ward developing the northern portion of Montclair. The road had its origin in the dissatisfaction 
that the people of Montclair felt at the accommodations afforded them by the Delaware, Lacka- 
wanna & Western Railroad. When the charter of the new company was procured, in 1867, Mont- 
clair aided the enterprise by issuing bonds to the sum of §200,000. The road was completed in 
1872 as far as Montclair, and a few years later was extended to Greenwood Lake. There are four 
stations in Montclair on this line : Montclair, Watchung, Ujiper Montclair and Montclair Heights. 
The influence of this road on the growth of Montclair has been very marked. A most desirable 
class of residents have been brought here from New York, and the mountainsides, as well as the 
valleys and hill-tops of this beautiful region are dotted all over with elegant residences, the homes 
of prominent New York business men. This road for several years past has been operated as a 
branch of the Erie Railroad. 

THE MONTCLAIR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. 
Montclair has an excellent Athletic Club, one of the best in the State, in fact. It is known as 
the Montclair Club Athletic Association. The organization was founded in the Bicycle Hall in the 
fall of 1889, under the nathe of the Montclair Athletic Club From its inception the career of the 
club was one of prosperity, and it soon took a high position among the athletic organi/.aii(ms of 
the State. In 1890 several prominent members of the Montclair Club, who were interested in ath- 
letics, connected themselves with this club, and put more money into the organization, thereby 
placing it upon a sound financial basis, and enabling it to make many improvements, and to extend 
its sphere of activity in directions that had hitherto been impracticable for want of larger capital. 
This also gave the club a higher social prestige than it had hitherto enjoyed and attracted to its 
membership a large number of young men, who represent the elite of Montclair. The name of the 
organization was changed to the Montclair Club Athletic Association. The Association is the 
owner of extensive grounds, beautifully situated on Valley road, a short distance north of Chestnut 
street, near the Jacob Meyer homestead. The grounds cover a tract of ten acres in extent, and are 
admirably adapted for the purposes of the organization. There is a one hundred-yard running 
track, a foot-ball ground, a base-ball field and a bicycle track, and there is also ample space for 
lawn tennis courts when they are desired. The Club has in contemplation the erection of a hand- 



40 MONTCLAJR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 

some frame club house, at a cost of $10,000. Plans have been prepared by architects and art- under 
consideration. Certificates of stock in the new club house have been issued, and a large amount 
has already been subscribed for. The sports of the club are very popular with the residents of 
Montclair and tlie surroundina; townships, and on every occasion when there are games of the club 
the grounds are thronged with spectators representing the very best families of Montclair, Bloom- 
field, the Oranges and Newark. 

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. 

One of the popular institutions of Montclair is the Outlook Club, which is in reality an off- 
shoot of the Montclair Club. Many of its members, iiowever, do not belong to the latter organiza- 
tion. The Club numbers among its members some of the most progressive and cultured people of 
Montclair, both ladies and gentlemen. Once a month this Club, whose meetings are held in the 
Montclair Club House, secures the music hall of that b'uilding, throws it open to their friends, selects 
some topic of public interest or some great question of the day for discussion, invites some speaker 
of note to open the proceedings with an address, and then throw the topic open for discussion. These 
meetings of the Outlook Club are always full of ihterest, and invitations to them are eagerly sought 
after. 

Montclair has always been noted for the cultivated musical taste of its pefiple. A musical en- 
tertainment of merit is sure to draw well in this town, and many fine concerts are given here every 
winter. The town has a glee club of superior merit, known as the Montclair Glee Club. Its mem- 
bers are among the best known people of the place, and many of them are singers of remarkable 
merit. This club gives several delightful concerts every winter, the First Congregational Church be- 
ing generally used for that purpose. In addition to this organization there is an excellent dra- 
matic club in connection with the Montclair Club, who give frequent performances in the hall of 
the club house. 

Montclair is soon to have a hospital, which will be inall its aiipointments worthy uf this beauti- 
ful town, and an instance of the public spirit and liberality of its citizens. At present the town is 
dependent for hospital privileges upon Newark and Orange. It is a long dist.ince to convey a sick 
or wounded person from Montclair to either place, and in addition to this the hospitals in Newark 
and Orange are always crowded, and it is often difficult and even impossible to procure admission 
outside of those cities. The need of a hospital in Montclair has been freely discussed of late years, 
and a similar want has been felt in Bloomfield and Caldwell, but until recently but little has been 
done towards bringing the project into shape. A meeting of ladies and gentlemen interested in 
the proposed hospital was held some months ago and steps were taken to found a hospital. The 
result of this has been finally the incorporation of the Mountainside Hospital. The Board of Man- 
agement is composed of representatives from Montclair, Bloomfield and Caldwell. Fairs and en- 
tertainments have been given in aid of the enterprise and there is already a considerable sum in 
hand toward the erection of the proposed hospital. 




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Cor. Bloomfielu and Fullkkton Avfnues. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OE MONTCLAIR. 



I. SEYMOUR CRAN'K. DPLALKR IN 

(loiioral Il;ir<lware, Ilousrfurnisliin^ (inoiis, SIiin'cs, Heat- 
ers and RatifTcs Pliimbiri};, Tiniiiii}; and (jas t'l'ttinp. 
Paints. Oils, Etc. Montclair. N. J. One of tlie oldest 
houses in this town is lliai conducted l)v Mr I. Seymour 
Crane as a Cleneral Hardware and llousefurnishing Store 
and I'liimbiiif; Est:d)lishinent. It was fo\uided in the year 
1854 Ijy William S. Morris, and has successi^•e!y passed 
into the han<ls of \V. S. Morris & Son. James R, Ditmars, 
and J. G. Crane & Son From its very inception the busi- 
ness developed rapidly and found favor with the public. 
The enterprise was ne' er in better hanils than at present, 
however, for Mr. Crane is a thorough business man and 
mechanic himself, and is ec|Urd to the most difficult jobs of 
plumhinr;. linnin}; and fjas fittinjj. The substantial wav in 
which we are happv to sav Montclair residences are being 
built, calls for the highest degree of skill in sanitar\' plumb 
ing, and what the public calls for Mr. Crane supplies with 
the assistance of twenty skilled workmen and the usage of 
none but the very latest and best improvements in the ap- 
pliances used in this connection. His office and store oc- 
cupy three large floors in an imposing builiiing im Bloom- 
field avenue. Mr. Crane deals extensively in hardware 
and housefurnishing goods, stoves, heaters and ranges, and 
also carries an assortment of paints, oils etc.. which is as 
large as it is varied. In any of these departments tl e resi- 
dents of Montclair and the readers of this work will find 
they will receive satisfaction if they patronize the estab- 
lishment in question. It is the representative one of its 
kind in town and should be liberally patronized. 



JESSE H. LOCKWOOn, ARCHITECT & 

Contractor, Office opposite D.. L. & \V. R. R. Depot, Mont- 
clair, N. J. No one at all acqtiaiided with building opera- 
tions will deny that upon the skill of the architect depends 
in a great measure not only the con^'enience but also the 
cost of the finished structure, and it may be accepted as an 
imvarying rule that it always pays to employ the best tal- 
ent available in the architectural line. E.xperience is at 



least as valuable as skill to the architect, for no knowledge 
eonn'ng from bociks is going to enable him to overcome the 
many minor difficulties which he will encounter in practi- 
cal business and the readiness and judgment necessary to 
do so an: only the outcome of former trials of the same 
kind. M''. Ji!Sse H. I.ockwood, whose office and drafting 
rooms is at No. 30 Spring street, opposite the D., L. & W. 
R R. depot, began operations some twenty years ago as an 
architect and contractor. He is a native of Stanwich, 
Conn., and has become a prominent citizen of Montclair, 
having resided here so long. Mr. I.ockwood will be found 
at all limes willing to be consulted on anything pertaining 
to his profession, and we should certainly advise those con- 
templating the erection of a dwellmg or business structure 
to lay their plans before him. and be guided by his advice. 



J. H. LAUBENHEIMER. GRADUATE IN 

I'harmacv, 610 Hloomfield avenue, Montclair. N. J. This 
store has been known for a long time as one of the leading 
drug stores in the town. Business in this line was started 
here some six years ago by P. A. Freeman, who sold out to 
T H. Marshall passed info the hands of ]. H. Laubenhei- 
iner, the present proprietor, whose intention is to conduct 
a first-class prescription pharmacy and merit the patronage 
of the purchasing public. The premises occupied are at 
No 610 Bloomfield avenue, and comprise one floor, 20x60 
feet in dimensions, and are well fitted up and arranged for 
this business. Mr Laubenheimer makes a specialty of put- 
ting up physicians' prescriptions and has an elegant case for 
this purpose fitted up with all the modern appliances, a very 
complete stock of drugs, medicines and chemicals is car- 
ried, which are often replenished to secure their being 
fresh and in proper condition for use. Particular attention 
is paid to every detail of the business, that no mistakes can 
occur, employment is given to competent assisrants and all 
orders are promptly and .nccunitely lilled, while the prices 
are in keeping with the quality of the drugs sold. Mr. 
Laubenheimer is a Graduate in Pharmacy from the New 
York College. 



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LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR. 



T. A. LEVY, CARRIAGE MANUFAC- 

turer. all kinds of Wagons made and repaired, painting 
and trimming, corner Bloomfield and Miilland avenues, 
Montclair, N. J. Since Mr. Tliomas A. Levy began the 
manufacturing and repairing of light and heavy carriages, 
etc., in this town some fifteen years ago, his work has be- 
come so thoroughly and favorably known to the residents 
of Montclair that nothing we can say concerning it wdl be 
new to tliem, but as this work will circulate widely in other 
sections we take pleasure in making prominence of Mr. 
Levy's productions in the hope of inducing those who need 
a strictly reliable vehicle to investigate the advantages he 
offers. He has had long and varied experience in tlie car- 
riage business, and allows no imperfect work to leave his 
shop with his knowledge. Both light and heavy carriages 
will be made to order, at the lowest rates consistent with 
the use of suital:>le material, and commissions will be exe- 
cuted at short notice when haste is desired. The shop 
comprises two floors, measuring 50x100 feet, and is equip- 
ped with all necessary appliances and tools for carriage 
building and repairing. IWr. Levy is a native of this town 
and has made many friends in Montclair and vicinity by 
his honorable methods and the care shown in filling every 
order, large or small. Mr. Levy's factory is situated on 
the corner of Bloomfield and Midland avenues, where he 
repairs, paints and trims all kinds of wagons and carriages, 
employing five competent assistants, while his prices are 
reasonable according to the work done. 



CHARLES W. McCLELLAN, DEALER 

in Groceries and Provisions, Teas, Coffees, Sugars and 
Spices, No. 216 Bloomfield avenue, Montclair, N. J. Many 
a housekeeper is looking for just such an establishment as 
that carried on by Mr. Charles \V. McClellan, at No. 216 
Bloomfield avenue, and we take pleasure in commending 
this enterprise to such inquirers, for we know that Mr. Mc- 
Clellan's methods are bound to please, and we know that 
those who have business dealings with him are outspoken 
in their approval of the accommodations offered. Opera- 
tions were begun in 1889, and the trade has since been 
steadily increasing. Mr. McClellan has a large circle of 
friends in this vicinity. The premises utilized are of the 
demsions of 20x45 feet, o"e floor and cellar being occupied, 
while the stock on hand is not only large but unusually va- 
ried as well, as it includes Groceries, Teas, Coffees, Sugars 
and Spices, Provisions and Canned Goods of all kinds. It 
will be seen that the greater part of the household food 
supply may be obtained of Mr. McClellan, and as his prices 
are all that can be reasonably desired as regards fairness, 
etc., it is well worth while giving him a call. The grocer- 
ies and provisions comprise the best the markets afford, 
and the canned goods handled are various in kind and best 
in quality, while everything handled in stock is received 
direct from the producers, and are quoted at prices as low 
as the lowest. Two competeut assistants are employed, 
and the use of two delivery wagons is required to do the 
large retail and sometimes wholesale business done. 

FRANK E. CLAYTON, LIVERY AND 

Boarding Stables, Horses and Carriages of every description 
furnished at short notice, with or without competent driv- 
ers, Horses and Business Wagons to hire, separately or to- 
gether, orders for Carriages to meet late trains are invari- 
ably and promptly attended to, telephone call No, 68, 
Spring street, opposite D., L. & W. R. R. depot, Mont- 
clair, N. J. Among those engaged in the stable business 
in this vicinity none bear a higher reputation than Mr. 
Frank E. Clayton, and we take pleasure in cordially recom- 
mending his estal)lisliment to all who wish to hire a first 
class team of any description or board a horse, where he 
will be assured the very best of care and comfort and 
healthful quarters. This may seem a somewhat enthusias- 
tic recommendation, but it is fully justified by the facts, 
and we are confident that those who do business with Mr. 
Clayton will have reason to thank us for calling attention 



to the unsurpassed facilities he offers. Since Mr. (Clayton 
assumed control of this business he has more than doubled 
it. The enterprise has lieen in the possession of the pres- 
ent owner since 1887, lie succeeding to tlie business of Mr. 
C. S. Salmtm. The premises on Spring street, o))positethe 
D., L. & W- R. k. depot, comprise two floors 60x150 feet 
in dimensiniS, and a numi>er of excellent horses and 
coaches and carriages of every descriplion are furnished 
at short notice, with or without competent drivers, and at 
uniformly reasonable rates. Stage work is made a spec- 
ialty of and pleasure parties are su|iplied with two or foin- 
horse stages at short notice, while all orders for carriages 
to meet late trains are invariably and promptly attended to. 
Employment is given to four com|ieteiit assistants, and as 
before stated, horses will be boarded in a thoroughly satis- 
factory manner. 



THEORDE B. STOLTE. FASHIONABLE 

Tailor, Suits made to order in latest styles .if moderate prices 
Repairing and Cleaning done promptly all orders promptly 
attended to ; 619 Bloomfield avenue, Montclair. N. J If 
there is one branch of the mercantile activities which speaks 
for itself it is the tailor's work. The most inexperienced 
person knows when a garment is cut well and well made, 
and the competent tailor m this business soon finds his 
high level. Prominent among Montclair's best tailors 
stands Mr. Theodore B. Stolte. He has been established 
here but a year or so. but his patronage is already worthy 
of an establishment of much longer standing. His custo- 
mers are composed of the elite of the town's population. 
There is a class of trade in this place which invariably calls 
for the hest, Ijoth in work and material, and Mr. Stolte is a 
man who furnishes both. lie has a finely stocked foreign 
and domestic woolen Idepartments, 'and he uses none but 
first-class trimmings. Employment is afTorded to an aver- 
age of three asistants, but in the very busy season this 
number is much larger. The store is 15x60 feet in dimen- 
sions, and is well adapted to the purposes to which it is put. 
Mr. Stolte guarantees a perfect fit, and in cases of non-sat- 
isfaction (which seldom occurs) he cheerfully proceeds to 
give satisfaction. We know of no better establishment 
which we can recommend in this line than the one to whicli 
we have had reference in this article. Mr. Stolte is very 
reasonable in his charges and deserves a trial order. 



PETER J. HELLER, DEALER IN HARD- 

ware. House Furnishing Goods, Paints, Oils. Glass and 
Putty ; Bicycles and Lawn Mowers repaired ; Sporting 
Goods, Valley road, Montclair The business carried on 
by Mr. Peter I. Heller, on the Vallev road, was founded by 
him some seven years ago. He has had long and varied 
e.rperience in his present line of Inisiness, he gives close 
personal attention to the manv details of it and spares no 
pains to keep the service at the highest standard of effi- 
cienv. Visitors or customers to his establishment are as- 
sured prompt and polite attention, are assured an opportu- 
nity to choose from an exceptionally large, varied and 
carefully chosen stock, and ai'e assured ha\'ing the lowest 
quoted rates to them at all times — hence, we need hardly 
add that the store is extensively patronized bv Ihe best in- 
formed buyers. Both a wholesale and retail business is 
done among the most important commodities dealt in be- 
ing Hardware, Hoiisefurnishing Goods, Paints. Oils, Glass 
and Putty ; Bicycles and Lawn Movvers repaired ; Sporting 
Goods Agricultural Sujiplies, etc., etc. The ]:)remises oc- 
cupied are two floors, 40x60 feet in size, witli steam pow- 
er : also a machine shop in rear of the front liuilding, 24X 
48 feet in dimensions, where repair work is made a spec- 
ialty of, and the manufacture of the '• Patent Potato Dig- 
ger;"' employment is given to six competent assistants, or- 
ders are promptly and carefully filled, and every article is 
sold on its merits and guaranteed to pnjve just as repre- 
sented, while tile stock is being constantlv renewed, and 
consequently the goods are always fresh and attractive, and 
will give the best of satisfaction to everybody. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR. 



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H. C. DABNEY. COAL AND WOOD 

Dealer; office. Grove street, near 1)., 1- & W. K. K. cross- 
ing, and at 30 Spring street, opposite 1)., L. & \V. depot, 
Montclair, N.J. .Mr. Dabney has been identified as one of 
Moiitclair's leading' business men tor thirteen years. Ills 
coal enterprise is one of the prosperous ones ot the town, 
and is tlie direct outcome of hard work performed by him 
to build it up to the present larf^e proportions. Kor many 
years previous to engaging exclusively in the coal business 
Mr. Dabney had been local agent for the United States and 
b., I.. & \V. Expresses. .Mr. Dabney had accepted the lat 
ter agency but for a few weeks to temporarily accommo- 
date the 'Express Company, but remained from week to 
week and month to month until induced to make this his 
permanent home. His business career in the history of 
this town can be chronicled to his high credit, for in any 
relations he has ever had with our towns people, stjuare 
and upright are the characteristics which have attended 
them. Mr. Dabney is a Southerner by birth and inclina- 
tions, and has traveled extensively throughout that portion 
of the United States. Our readers are respectfully invited 
to remember Mr. Dabney's Coal Yard when in need of 
that useful commodity. 



GEORGE E. BEACH, FUNERAL DIREC- 

tor. Embalming a specialtv : 415 liloomlield avenue, Mont- 
clair, N. J We wish to call the attention of our readers in 
a special manner to the recent inauguration in our midst of 
an enterprise for which the increasing population of our 
town has long felt the want. We have reference to the in- 
ception given the establishment at tlie ad<lress given in the 
card which heads this sketch. Mr. i;eorge E. lieacli, who 
was for lifteen years connected with the linns of Messrs. 
Peter D. Komer, in Orange, and E. IJ. Woodrufl, in New- 
ark is the proprietor and director Mr. Beach is prepared 
to answer all calls, day or night, and as he employs cour- 
teous assistants, the duties expected of hiin as a huneral 
Director and Embalmer will be promptly and correctly ex- 
ecuted. We have the pleasure of tecommuiiding .Mr. 
Beach's services to the public and place high confidence ill 
his ability to successfully direct the most imposing funeral 
ceremony. Mr. Beach is an expert embalmer. Carnages 
and coaches for all occasions are supplied by him at short 
notice. Mr. Beach has just had a fine wagon built especi- 
ally for his business, and has also an elegant hearse. Patro- 
nage and correspondence respectfully solicited upon occa- 
sions when .Mr. Beach's services are required. 



WILLIAM WHEELER, MEAT MARKET, 

Bellevue avemie, U|iper Montclair. Wi- do not admit the 
soundness of all the arguments which are presented to 
show the advantage gained by dealing with those making 
a specialtv of the handling of certain lines of goods, but 
still it is doubtless true that, other things being equal, a 
man who deals in nothing but meats and vegetables should 
be able to oO'er greater inducements than one who con- 
siders the handling of these products as but a comparative- 
ly small portion of his business. As a practical illustration 
of the nature and magnitude of these inducements, let us 
call the attention of our readers to the advantages offered 
by .Mr. William Wheeler, doing business on Bellevue ave- 
nue, at Upper Montclair, for he makes a specialty of deal- 
ing in fresh and salt meats, poultry, beef, tongues, hams, 
vegetables and canned goods, and certainly supplies thor- 
oughly first class articles at the very lowest market rates 
Orders will be called for and goods' delivere'l in any part 
of the town and sufficient assistance is employed to ensure 
prompt and painstaking attention to every caller. Since 
Mr. Wheeler established his present enterprise the business 
has greatly developed and new customers are comingalong 
every day. He does not claim to carry the largest stock in 
this section, but nevertheless the variety on hand is such 
that all tastes can be suited. 



J. H. CONNOR, Successor to H. B. 

Littell, Dealer in Lehigh and Lackawanna Coal, Hickory, 
Oak and Pine Wood; Otlice and Vard, No. 95 Walnut 
street, branch office, opposite D., L. S: W. Depot, 
Montclair, N. (. The coal and wood yards conducted in 
this town by Mr. J. H. Connor were founded in the year 
1878 bv Mr. H. B. Littell. Mr. Connor bought him out in 
1888. and has from the first done a good business. He 
has succeeded in building up a large trade, who seem 
unanimous in their praise of tlie good coal and wood they 
receive, and of the strictly honorable business methods 
employed by .Mr. Connor. This is the only way to suc- 
ceed in any busines.s, for so much deception is practiced 
in selling goods now-a-days that when the public learns of 
reliable firms it is very apt to patronize them. Poor coal 
is dear at any price, for who does not know of the trials 
and vexations attached to the using of it ? The same with 
wood, also — no not one of us (unless blessed with an ex- 
ceptionally sweet disposition), can find patience enough to 
keep an even temper in trying to start a Hre for breakfast 
with green wood, as heavy as lead. .Mr. Connor has found 
out from experience and observation that the public is not 
to be humbugged ; that if it cannot get good coal and wood 
at one vard, it will go to another. Thus has he ever made 
it a point to carry none but the very best in the coal and 
wood line. He makes a specially of Lehigh and Lacka- 
wanna Coal, and of Hickory, Oak and Pine Wood. These 
are too well known to speak about ; we wish sim|)ly to tell 
our readers that we can recommend everything which Mr. 
Connor carries. His prices are in conformity with reason 
and those of the market. Seven men are atTordcd constant 
employment, and all ortlers receive immediate and pains- 
taking attention. Mr. Connor is an esteemed townsman 
and deserves the large patronage accorded him in his busi- 
ness, which is the representative one of its kind. 

SHAFER & Mcdowell, propri- 

etors of the CliHside (.)uarries and Dealers in Broken 
Stone. Building Stone, Sand, (^iravel. Callous Rock, Dirt 
for Killing, and Top Soil for Lawns and Gardens ; Con- 
tracts taken for Tellordizing anil Mac.nlamizing of Koads, 
(Public and Private) coni))lete ; also Flag Sidewalks and 
Curbing, Block or Cobble Guttering ; Post Office Address 
and (,)uarries. Upper .Montclair, New Jeisey. The well- 
known linn of .ShaferS: McDowell was founded some seven 
or eight years ago by Mr. C. E. McDowell, of Bloomfield. 
Mr. Shafer's connection with the firm did not take place 
until February of 1890. 

Few things are of greater importance to a community or 
a surer test of ci\ ilization than good roads. Those of our 
citizens who have visited Europe are unanimous in the 
opinion that our public roads are far inferior to those of 
other countries where the means of easy and safe commu- 
nication are better appreciated. The science of road- 
making is apparently not well understood, or if it is the 
present modes of superintending the construction and re- 
pairs of roads are so defective that the public sutlers to an 
extent of which few of us are aware. 

The first work in this direction is to improve the roads 
so there is some pleasure or at least some comfort in trav- 
eling abroad. A visitor who reaches a village on a muddy 
and rough highwav receives no good impression of it, and 
as the road is also the last thing as well as the first which 
attracts his attention, bad roads are among the most repel- 
lant and disagreeable featuresany community can present. 
But when the roads are smooth and hard, with little dust 
and mud, and where good foot paths abound, a strong in- 
ducement is presented ti those who love to pass much of 
their time in the open air. The firm whose card heads 
this notice have built imUs upon miles of the beautiful roads 
ill this section, which are world renowned. All through 
Montclair and the Oranges we find traces of its work. We 
strongly advise owners ot property to have their roads at- 
tended to by Messrs. Shater & .McDowell. Special atten- 
tion is also paid to the work enumerated at the head of this 
sketch. 'The firm ruji a force of 100 men and execute all 
orders promptly and at reasonable prices. 



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LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR. 



G. H. HAYDEN, PAINTER AND DECo- 

rator. Artistic Wall Paper Decorations a specialty, orders 
solicited, estimates cheerfully i;iven ; Bloomfield avenue, 
near Midland avenue, Montclair, N. J. In the older, times 
all decorative and beautiful artistic work was confined to 
relit'ious and public buildings and the palaces of the 
favored rich. Now, through the advancing influences of 
civilization, the achievements and artistic effects of color- 
ing are brought within the reach of almost every one who 
can appreciate their value. The refined taste exhibited in 
tliisf branch of business causes one to stop and reflect upon 
the higher tone and happiness which have been brought 
into our life by its development, and we wonder if this 
industry has not reached the highest of perfection. Among 
the well-Unown business men of Montclair in this connec- 
tion is Mr. George H. flayden. As a painter he has no 
superior in this town, and as the inception of hisenterprise 
took place ten years ago, it is recognized as one of the 
leading ones of its kind in Montclair. The gentleman in 
question has always been favored with the finest class of 
custom, and executes fine work in house painting, decora- 
ting, paper hanging and kalsomining. Twelve experienced 
and faithful assistants are employed, and all work is dis- 
patched with courtesy and promptness. The house is 
ready at short notice to execute any order which may be 
intrusted into its care, and satisfactory work is guaranteed. 
The stock of artistic wall paper carried by Mr. Hayden is 
truly worthy a visit of inspection to lovers of art. All con- 
ceivable shades and designs are carried in an endless va- 
riety. The store is centrally located on Bloomfield avenue, 
near Midland avenue, and is neat and attractive in ap- 
pearance. The goods are so advantageously displayed as 
to make purchasing an ea.sy and agreeable task. The 
premises are 25x50 feet in dimensions and alTord plenty of 
available space. Mr. Hayden is an " old salt," having 
braved the powder in the U. S. Navy during our late Civil 
War. He is an esteemed and energetic business man in 
our community, and we are pleased to inform our readers 
that he is prospering in business. Like most of us. how- 
ever, he does not object to more trade, and respectfully 
solicits the same from the public of this town. We earn- 
estly hope it will be accorded him, for we know of no more 
worthy establishment of this kind in town. Mr. J H. Hay- 
den, father of the gentleman in question, was the first 
painter in town, having started business in 1S58. 



GEORGE HOWELL. DEALER IN COAL 

and wood ; CannelCoal and Hard Wood for Grate pui poses; 
Office and Yard, Glen Ridge avenue, near Grove street, 
Montclair, N. J. ; orders may also be left at ottice of Mont- 
clair News Company, at D., L. & W. depot ; 1). Douglas, 
corner of Park street and Bloomfield avenue ; Murphy & 
Pearce, Valley road. Upper Montclair. One of the best 
known houses at which to obtain coal, wood, etc., in this 
town is now conducted by Mr. George Howell, on Glen 
Kidge avenue, near Grove street This enterprise was 
founded some time ago by the present proprietor, who, 
possessing a perfect knowledge of the articles he handles, 
IS enabled to offer the public great inducements to favor 
him with orders, which he fills promptly and accurately at 
prices which must of a necessity commend themselves to 
all. Orders may be left in person at the office and yard, 
or at Mr. D. Douglas' office, on Park street, corner of Bloom- 
field avenue. They will receive careful and prompt at- 
tention. Coal and wood of all kinds are dealt in. Three 
men are employed, as also the use of three wagons, and a 
large retail trade is done. The yard covers ground 200x200 
feet, so that a large stock of both coal and wood are kept 
on hand, which enables Mr. Howell to fill all orders with- 
out delay, and our readers may feel confident that all or- 
ders for the different goods carried which may be given 
him will be filled at the very lowest market prices, and this 
accounts for the thriving business which Mr. Howell has 
built up since he began operations. 



i-riii^lJ:^ DOKEMUS, DEALER IN FANCY 

and Staple Groceries ; Crockery. French China. Glass- 
ware, etc. ; corner of Bloomfield and FuUerton ave- 
nues, Montclair, N. J. The enterprise conducted by Mr. 
Philip Doremus is deserving of particularly prominent 
mention in any review of the representative business un- 
dertakings of Montclair and \icinity. not only on account of 
the great extent to whicli it has been developed, but also by 
reason of the high personal standing its proprietor has in 
the community, and the fact that he is one of the oldest es- 
tablished merchants in town, having succeeded his fatther, 
Peter Doremus. in 1848. The premises occupied by the 
present proprietor are located on Bloomfield a\'cnue, in the 
center of the town, and coinf>rise one large fioor :ind cel- 
lar 80x42 feet in dimensions, so that there is abundant room 
to accommodate a very heavy stock, and this room is luUy 
utilized, the assortment on hand being remarkably varied 
and exceptionally complete in every department It is 
made up of choice staple and fancy groceries including 
choice brands of flour, fine butter, crockery, French china, 
glassware, etc., selected especially for family use ; also 
flf)ur. and these articles are in every instance guaranteed to 
])rove precisely as represented, and are offered at prices 
that will bear the most severe examination and compari- 
son, for Mr Doremus has always made it a rule not to al- 
low hiiT self to be undersold in the handling of dependable 
goods, and he was never better prepared than now to suc- 
cessfully meet all honorable competion. Employment is 
given to ten competent assistants, and every caller is as- 
sured prompt and courteous attention, orilers being deliv- 
ered at short notice. Mr. Doremus was for six years 
Chosen Freeholder of Essex county, and School Trustee 
for several years. 



CYRUS C. CORBY, .manufacturer and 

Dealer in Harness. Saddles, Collars, Fly Nets, Buffalo 
Robes, Whips ; also Trunks and Valises at city prices a 
specialty; (;arriage 1 rimming and Upholstering ; No. 574 
Bloomfield a\-enue, Montclair, N. J. As has been said in 
the historical notes concerning Montclair in this work, the 
town and its immediate surroundings is noted for its beau- 
tiful highways and drives. We have also dwelt somewhat 
at length upon the fact that the vast majority of the inhabi- 
tants of this place are people of means — people upon whom 
fortune has smiled. l^ach family in this class of any 
town's population generally boasts of one or more fancy 
"turnouts.' In extenuation of what we have said we now 
say that we know of no place in which we have noticed 
such fine equipages as in Montclair On any fine day the 
roads for miles around are covered with innumerable fancy 
vehicles ol pri vate character, and the dazzling sih'er mount- 
ings of the harness worn by the prancing steeds is some- 
thing which inspires the admiration (jf one not accustomed 
to the sight. Speaking about /; irmss. we wish to introduce 
to our readers in this connection a gentleman who has 
been identified w th an establishment manufacturing har- 
ness ever since 1865. This is an experience of twenty-six 
years, as subtraction demonstrates, and we ask if a better 
proof of reliability in a business concern could be chron- 
icled? Mr. Cyrus C Corby, to whom we have reference, 
has long supplied the elite of society in this town with al- 
most everything pertaining to a " turnout." viz.: Harness, 
Saddles, Collars, Fly Nets. Buffalo Robes. Whips, Carriage 
trimming and Upholstering. He affords constant em- 
ployment to three assistants, and all work is dispatched in 
a workmanlike manner. The goods turned out of Mr. 
Corby's establishment have become so universally stand- 
ard \n this town that it seems almost unnecessary to point 
out these attractive and desirable features. Suffice it to 
say that they are always just as represented, and that Mr. 
Corby is uniformly moderate in his charges. The premises 
he occupies are at No. 574 Bloomfield avenue, quite con- 
veniently and centrally located. They are always stocked 
heavily With "Horse" and "Carriage" necessities, and 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR. 



45 



are of the spacious dimensions of 24x85 feet. This affords 
ample room and the jjoods are displayed to advantage. It 
pays a man who owns a liorse to ""rig" it up in good 
shape. This is not always an easy task, as there are so 
many inferior goods on the market. Patronize a represen- 
tative and reliable establishment, such as Mr. Corby con- 
ducts, anil you will receive goods riaso)inhh good \x\ propor 
tion to the money expended. Present patrons will testify 
as to satisfaction being guaranteed on every sale. We do 
not hesitate to pronounce this house one of the best in its 
line in this section. 



condition at all times. The table is supplied with the best 
that the market aHords, while the terms are reasonable. 



JACOB HARRIS, DEALER IN HOOTS 

and Shoes; line shoes a specialty; custom work and re- 
I>airing neatly and jiromplly «ione ; a large assortment of 
J. & i. Cousin's Fine Shoes; agent for W I,. Douglas' 
tine Shoes; the Adjustable Ankle - .Supporting Corset 
Shoe; Alfred Dolge's Felt .Shoes and Slippers. No. 
568 Bloomfield avenue. Montclair, New Jersey. Th^re 
are probalily \'ery few of our readers but what have 
experienced more or less difficulty in getting foot wear to 
suit them, for it is a well known fact that l«K>ts and shot's 
are among the hardest cil .tII articles of wearing appanl to 
select. The most successful dealer is the man who rec- 
ognizes the diversity of taste aniong his customers and acts 
accordingly. Therefore after inspecting the stock carried 
by Mr. Jacob Harris, of No. 568 Uloonilield avenue, one 
feels no surprise at the very extensive business carriecl on, 
for it is plainly evident that provision is m.ade for supply- 
ing widely van<'ing wants. Hoots and sh(»e.s fur bu>,iiiess, 
street and dress wear are included in the assortment ottered, 
and by no means the least noticeable characteristic of this 
establishment are the bottom prices (pioted in the various 
departments. This enterprise was founded in 1885 liy the 
present proprietor, whose reputation for fair <lealing anfl 
enterprise is already tirinly established. The pre^^i^es 
utilized are located as above stated and occupy iSs6o fi'et 
in diminsions ; three competent assistants are employed; 
custom work and repairing neatly and promptly done; tine 
shoes a specialty. Customers not only know what they 
are getting here but also know that they are l)eing sup- 
plied at the lowest market rates. 



UNION HOTEL, D. HANLON, PRO- 

prietor ; dealer in Imported Ales, Wines, Liquors and Ci- 
gars ; boarders taken by the day or week ; 640 lilooiiitield 
avenue and 48 Valley road. Tne old .saying about trying to 
fit square pegs into round holes is familiar to every one, 
and yet the lesson it teaches seems to be totally lost on the 
many who try to run a hotel, when they are fitted neither 
by nature or by experience for the successful discharge of 
the responsible duties attaching to such a position. To say 
that hotel keepers, like peels, are born, not made, is to 
state a fact every experienced traveler will assent to, for 
the more one journeys about the country the more one be- 
comes convinced that nothing can take the place of inborn 
ability to cater to the wants of the traveling public. To 
carry on even a small house is by no means so easy as 
many are disposed to believe, while to conduct such an 
establishment as the Union Hotel, as itshould be conducted. 
is a task beyond the powers of all but the few. The high 
position taken by this house since rS68 is a prominent ex- 
ample of the truth we are trying to make plain, for it is un- 
deniable that it is owing to tiie personal exertions of Mrs. 
Delia Ilanlon that the Union Hotel is rapidly gaining in 
popularity, alinust daily. This establishment was opened 
in 186S by Thomas Hanlon. father-in-law of the present 
proprietress. The preini.ses are located at No. 640 iJloom- 
field avenue, corner of Valley road, containing in size 
40x40 feet house, three floors, with modern conveniences 
and steam heat, and can accommodate twenty guests, to- 
gether with stable and sheds for ten horses, and grounds 
covering 200 feet on Orange road and 300 feet on Bloom- 
field avenue. Three assistants are employed and no 
trouble is spared to keep the house in neat and attracti\'e 



CHARLES W. ENGLISH, DEALER IN 

Lumber and Masons' Materials. ( )|hce and Yard, Walnut 
Street ( )pp. N. V. iV; C. L. Depot, Montclair, N. J. No old 
resident t>l .Montclair would i iinsider our account of the 
representative business enterprises of this place complete 
were we not to make extended mention of the enter- 
prise which was conducted by Messrs. F. !•". Sayre and 
t harles W. English, the present proprietor, up to two 
vears ago. Mr. F. F. Sayre disposed of his interest to Mr. 
Charles W. Fnglish. in 1S88. 'rhe office and yard are lo- 
cated on Walnut street, opposite the N. V. & C.. L. depot, 
and coverall area of 120,000 square feet of available space. 
Flmploynient is afforded to fifteen competent assistants the 
year round, and all orders are promptly executed at short 
notice. The fuilher assurance of prompt delivery is pro- 
moted by rive delixerv wagons. The lumber carried by 
Mr. Knglish is carefully and personally selected by him, 
so that it is just as he reprt sents it to be in ever)- instance. 
The same with masons' materials — everything which is Ai 
in quality is carried by this linn. It is a well known fact 
Ihal the town of Monlclair is noted for its hne and hand- 
somely built private residences. Alnio.st the entire town is 
inhabileil by people whocan aftordtlie best of everything — 
the best in lumber and masons' materials is no exception 
therefore. ;inil ihe representative house in this line is that 
of which wc- speak. .Mr. English is at present a Road Com 
missioner for the town, and President of the New Jersey 
State Lumbermen's Protective Association. These import- 
ant offices teiiilered -Mr. English illustrate the esteem in 
which he is held by the community. 



WILLIAM 1*. HUGHES. PRACTICAL 

Farrier, Painting, Tiiinming aii*f Repairing a Specialty ; 
Ilorshoeing in a Practical and Skillful Manner; Wagons 
and Carriages 0/ Every Description Made and Repaired, 
Blo<imtield avenue, Montclair, .N.J. On Bloomlield ave- 
nue, near the Valley road, in Montclair, is located the work 
shop of Mr. William I'. Hughes, general blacksmith. As 
may be .seen from this gentleman's card he pays attention 
to all departments of the business. Mr. Hughes founded 
his enterprise in the year I -70. He learned his trade when 
a mere lad. fnmi master mechanics in blacksmithing. 
Being enterprising and ambitious, twenty years ago he 
entered business on his own account His business 
rapidly increasing he branched into every department 
of blacksmithing and wagcm and carriage making. 
and today does a fine business in the town. The 
blacksmith shop is a spacious one, (25x85), well 
supplied with all the appliances necessary to promptly 
and accuialelv execute the many jobs in horse-shoeing 
and everything in the line of blacksiriithing and gen- 
eral jobbing ihat are constantly coming in. In horse- 
shoeing he makes a specialty of shoes of his own make 
which are note<t for their superior quality, attending to in- 
ferior and over-reaching horses. Five competent work- 
men are afforded employmtnt the year round, and in con- 
nection with the blacksmith shop is a well equipped 
wheelwright shop where new wagon and carriage work of 
every description are executed in the most approved 
style. If you want repairsdone, this is the place we recom- 
mend to you. All work is guaranteed and the prices charged 
are reasonable. Mr. Hughes's experience has made him 
an expert in his calling. His work in every case is thor- 
oughly and creditably |ierfornied. Be sure you take your 
horse to a comiietent blacksmith else you may lame and 
even lose him. Many an otherwise valuable animal has 
been spoiled through improper shoeing. In selecting a man 
to make your new wagon or carriage or repair them, se- 
lect a mechanic who knows his business thoroughly. Such a 
man is -Mr. liuglus. and we lecommcnd his abilities 
hi'dily. Painting and Trimming are also done here in the 
most artistic manner. Horses are called for and delivered 
free of charge. 



V. H. PARSORS, 

REAL ESTATE " INSURANCE AGENT, 

FOR 

UPPER MONTCLAIR, 

WATCHUNG, 

MONTCLAIR HEIGHTS, 
CEDAR GROVE and BROOKDALE. 



Oflice Sitiiateii on Beiievue pve., opp. Depot Upper piDutciair, H. J. 

NeTARY PaBLIG. 



TELEPHONE B 64. 

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jV /T R. PARSONS is at present the only agent engaged in the real'estate business in what is termed the 
"North End," being the northern half of Montclair Township, and including within its limits the 
three stations, Watchung, Upper Montclair and Montclair Heights. 

Owing to the fact that until within the last few years this portion of the township has had no reliable 
railroad communication with New York city, the population is only about one-tenth of that of Montclair 
proper. But the New York and Greenwood Lake Railroad, having passed through the usual vicrssitudes in- 
cident to a new road, was about three years ago acquired by the " Erie," and since that time service has been 
legular and is constantly improving. Commutation and local rates are \ow, and the running time has been 
cut down to an average of about forty-five minutes. 

The fact of the railroad running through this territory from south to north and having three de]iots 
within a distance of two miles, brings all land within easy walking distance of a station, an important con- 
sideration to the average suburban resident. 

Building is proceedirg at a rapid rate and a great deal of projierty has changed hands within the past 
year, consequently prices are advancing : but the opportunities for investing are as yet quite numerous, while 
some large blocks of land can be bought at a very low figure. 

Mr. Parsons is well known in this vicinity as a reliable business man, and having resided here for the 
past fifteen years is jjrobably better actiuainted with its real estate and matters connected therewith than any 
other persoil, and |)arties who contemplate buying for investment, liome or speculation would do well to con- 
sult him before doing so. 



/ Ft DTXG B U SI NESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR. 



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•iii^ 9t> W #. ■•■' '^ 




A. G. BATES. 

Artistic rpliolstcry 

WtjLt-*'J '^^'•^ (order work) 

^^/ FURI^ITURD«ff)'FU 

Mattresses to Order and Made O^er. 

CARPET W0RKANDWIND0W8HADE8 



A SPFXIALTY. 

521 Bloomfield Ave., cor. Park St., 

MONTCLAIR. 

Tilt- lari;e and handsome platr glass sliiiw windows nf tin- A (1. Hati-s furniture store at lli' ;il'"\ . aililrtsi, have so 
long revcak-1 samples o( that gentleman's artistic \vorl< Ijotli in U|iholstering and furniture manufaeluring tliat we need 
spend l)ul little time in informinr our ["eaders that this is one of the truly meritorious and representative establislunents 
of its kind in our town. All the branches eonneeted with furniture manuf:Kturing and artistic upholstering are paid 
special altentention to. and are executed in a truly artistic manner. .Montclair residents need no longer seek New \ ork 
for special ilesign work of any kinil in furniture. ' .Mr. Hates \v:is for a nuniher of years a practical employee in the best 
New York upholstering and furniture houses, and ofTers his knowledge and ix|)erience ot tin- business at very reason- 
able terms to our townspeople. This, we are happy to say. has been appreciated by many ot the wealthiest re-sidents. 
Mr. Bates employs competent assistants, and all orders are, dispatched in a workmanlike minner. 



ALFRED s. B.\nr,Lri:v, attorn r-:Y 

and Counsellor at l^w, Post Office liuilding. No 442 
Bloomfield avenue, Montclair, N. J. The gentleinanwho.se 
name appears at the heading of this sketch is one of 
Montclair's prominent lawyers and the Township l.!ounsel. 
In the year 1SS8 the present otTice w.as opened under the 
inauguration of a firm then known bv the name of Cross & 
Badgley. counsellors at law. In March, 1890. however, 
Mr. Alfred S, liadglcy assumed sole control of the office 
and its business. This has increased greatly under the 
latter's able management, and we are pleased to inform 
the readers of the " History of Montclair and its Ix^'ading 
Business and Professional Men" of the f.'ict. hoping when 
having anything legal to look up. they will se<k the learned 
counsellor to whom we have reference. Mr. Alfred S 
Badgley was at one time Special E.xaminer of the United 
States Pension Bureau (1884-1886). He pursued his legal 
studies in our best institutions and with the most learned 
members of the bar in the country. He was first admitted 
to the bar of Tennessee in the year 1873. 



this immediate neighborhood we notice Mr. Rolurl Ches 
nev, llorist. who has a flower store at No 454 ISIoomfield 
avenue, and greenhouses on Pomplon lurii|iike. .Mr. Ches- 
ney has been in the greenhouse business most all his years, 
more or less, and has b»come an authority on the subjects 
which pertain to'all flowers and botany. He is prepared 
to make funeral designs to order at short notice, and fur- 
nish cut flowers and roses suitable for any occasion at the 
lowest rates His is the representative lirm in this line in 
Montclair We know of iii' other prepared to successfully 
cater to the needs of a public who can afford to be particu- 
lar and obtain the best. All orders left at the store or 
greenhouse will be promptly attended to by courteous as- 
sistants. .Agent for fruit and ornamental trees. 



ROBT. CHESNEV, FLORIST, ROSE.S A 

Specialty ; (Greenhouses on Pompton Turnpike,) No. 4|;4 
Bloomfield avenue, Montclair, N. J. In a wealthy com- 
munity such as we find in Montclair, it is not surprising to 
find the people appreciating the beauties of nature, and 
especially the pretty flowers. These gifts of nature singu- 
larly play parts emblematic of the two extremes, death and 
joy I In death they are tokens of sympathy, love and in- 
nocence. In moments of joy they are our outward appre- 
ciation of talent, esteem, friendship and love Flowers 
tend to refinement. What can he more pretty, pray tell 
us, than the presentation of a bouquet of flowers to mer- 
ited talent after the rendering of a piece of music, poetry, 
oration or feat? Or! upon the return of a father's, moth- 
er's, sister's, brother's or loved one's anniversary ? We 
repeat, this beautitui custom tends to retinement, and we 
are happy to note that the American people are su.sceptible 
to this refinement as probably not many other nations are. 
We have not only persons who tikt^ flowers, but those who 
are so fond of them as to have their study a life work. 
Prominent among the most learned botanical students in 



CILVRLES A. MAIDENS, PRACTICAL 

House, Sign and Ornamental Painter; shop Bloomhelil 
avenue, next to Skating Rink. Montclair, N. J ; all orders 
promptly attended to. It is good policy to keep a house 
well painted, even aside from the question of appearances, 
for the severe climate of this sectii>n will soon rot or other- 
wise injure woodwork not protected by several good coats 
of paint, and the damage when once done is i,racticaliy 
impossible to repair. A good job of painting will wear for 
several vears, even in the most exposed situations, and in 
this as in many other things "the best is the cheapest," 
for cheap painting is a delusion and a fraud. In order to 
secure first class results a first class painter must be pat- 
ronized, and no one in this vicinity is more deserving of 
being ranked as first class than is Mr Charles A Maidens, 
doing business on Bloomfield avenue near the Skating 
Rink. He only employs thoroughly skilful workmen and 
is well prepare<i to fill orders fo-- all kinds of house, sign 
and ornamental painting in a prompt and competent man- 
ner. Mr. Maidens is very moderate in his prices, his rates 
bifing as low as is consistent with the use of carefully 
chosen stock and the .-mployment of skilled labor. House 
painting in all its branches is thoroughly understood and 
'artistically executed and no one in Montclair is better pre- 
pared to do a thoroughly first class job at reasonable rates 
than is Mr. Maidens. He keeps ten skilled workmn em- 
ployed, and occupying one floor 25x3s feet as a shop, 
being established six years. 



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LEADING JB U SIN ESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR. 







JOHNJJCKER, 
FliRNIlirMTR. 



UPHOLSTERER, 

No. 456 Bloomlield Ave., Montclair, N. J. 

Furniture and Mattresses Made to Order. 
New aid Old r.n— ets ^ew-d and Laid. 

Si'FClAl Al IKNIIiiN F\M) I'O 

POLE WORK, CURTAIN AND 
SHADE DECORATION. 



Ttie residents of Montclair need not be told that the gentleman whose card heads this article is as competent an 
upholsterer as can be found either here or in New York. He makes a special y of nnf r ■nwrk in all the latest styles and 
novelties of furniture and has execi;ted interior decorations in many of our richest and best appointed residences. Mr. 
Poecker is prepared to e.\hibit samples of his high art, cabinet and upholstery work to any contemplating placing orders 
for furniture of special design. In the three or more years which have elapsed since the inauguration of his enterprise 
in our midst, Mr. Poecker has made many friends, all of whom testify to his superior taste and ability as an upholsterer, 
mattress and special furniture manufacturer. We earnestly solicit the patronage of those who have orders of this kind 
to be executed. 



JOHN G. TREADWELL'S REAL ESTATE 

and Insurance Agency. 30 Spring Street. Opp. I>., I.. & 
W. R R. r)epot. Montclair. N. [. In a growing commu- 
nity such as Montclair, there is a most promising field for 
the operations of such an enterprise as that conducted by 
Mr. John G. Treadwell, at No 30 Spring street, opposite the 
D., L. & W. R. R. depot, and during the years that this 
undertaking 'has been carried on it has proved n decided 
public convenience, and has exerted a powerful influence 
in developing the town. Mr. Treadwell having given real 
estate matters long and careful study, is well informed on 
the subject, and is in a position to render ^■aluable assist- 
ance to those wishing to dispose of realtv. improved or un- 
improved, or the rental of property. He has some \-ery de- 
sirable estates and plots on his books and is always ready 
to give full information to those interested. (No in- 
surance solicited ) Business is promptly and carefullv 
transacted, the interests of all parties concerned beinc fuUy 
protected and no pains being spared to maintain the en- 
viable reputation this office has lield among the citizens of 
this town, and we can unreservedly recommend this 
agency to our readers. 

D. H. BALDWIN, PHARMACIST, BLOOM- 

field avenue. Montclair, N. J. Ihysicians' Prescriptions 
Carefully Compounded. It is safe to say that no estab- 
lishment in Montclair is more deserving of hearty and 
generous patronage than that conducted bv Mr. D. II. 
Baldwin, for no establishment is t)f more genuine utility or 
more liberally managed. This enterprise «',ts founded in 
187:; byj. .\. Griffin & (^o.. who were succeeded by firiffin 
& Baldwin and now carried on by the present proprietor, 
whose store is corner Blooinfield avenue. Fullerton ave- ■ 
nue and Church street, measuring 20x60 feet in dimen- 
sions. Mr. Baldwin is a druggist and pharmacist and car- 
ries a complete stock of pure drugs, medicines and chemi- 
cals, obtaining them from the most reliable sources and 
sparing no pains to handle as high a grade of goods as the 
market affords. Especial attention is gi^'en to Hie com- 
pounding of physicians' prescriptions, every facilily being 
provided to ensure absolute accuracy in the smallest de- 



tails of the work, and to enable orders to be filled at very 
short notice. The charges are uniformly moderate, as low 
in fact as is consistent with the use of materials of standard 
quality. The sale of fancy toilet articles and druggists' 
sundries forms another important department of his busi- 
ness, and is conducted on the same liberal scale that char- 
acterizes the management of his drug trade. The stock 
carried is fresh, varied and acceptable, and as three com- 
petent assistants are employed, all orders are filled 
promptly. 



W. H. DEWITT, CARPENTER AND 

Bin'lder ; Dealer in Doors, Windows, Blinds Stair Rails, 
Newels, Balusters, Moulding; Office and Mill, Opposite D., 
L. & W. Depot, Montclair, N. J. Montclair, like the 
Oranges, is celebrated fi.>r its beautiful and imposing pri- 
vate residences. No town in New Jersey boasts of better 
built houses. There is no effect withowt a cause, and this 
state of affairs in Montclair is owing to the fact that the town 
has in it some of the best carpenters and builders to be 
found in any community. Prominent among those most 
worthy of mention, we introduce to our readers Mr. W. 
H. Dewitt. This gentleman has been in business in our 
midst since the year 1S82, and the workmanlike manner 
which characterized his efforts has won for his works the 
admiration of the public. Many of the handsomest resi- 
dences in town were built I:)y him and they are noted not 
only for their beauty in stvle of architecture, but for their 
thoroughness in construction and finish. Mr. Dewitt is a 
thorough and practical carpenter himself, and is in a posi- 
tion to furnish ideas and estimates which none but men of 
actual experience can offer their patrons. He employs 'ten 
men, as a rule, but this number ideally increases when 
business is rushing. The office and mill are located op- 
posite the D . L & W. depot, and occupy an area of some 
14 500 square feet of available space. An eight-horse 
power Baxter engine furnishes the motive power, and as 
all the machinerv facilitiesare at han-l, orders are promptly 
executed. Parties contemplating Iniilding would do well, 
in fuir o]tini(>n. to consult Mr. l)e\vitt. He cheerfiUly fur- 
nishes ideas and estimates, arid always figures very low, 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR. 



40 



G. TV^OORT^ . 

FURNITURF AND MATTRESSES MADE TO ORDER. 

f? Speciality CQade op pR'nisTiG UPHOLsmEi^iNG. 

Awnings and Wire Screens Manufactured. Carpets Sewed and Laid and Furniture Boxed and 

Packed. Ki-ncivations of all kinds proniptlv attended to. 

502 BLOOMFIELO AVE.. MONTCLAIR. N. J. 

The gentleman whose card heads this article was for nine years in the furniture business in Brooklyn, but owing to 
the deh'cate health of his family removed to Montclair some two years since and established himself in business here, 
over Baldwin's drug store. Mis business increased so rapidly that he has been compelled to seek larger quarters in the 
present spacious store he occupii's at No. 502 Ulocimtield avenue. Mr. Moora is a man whose long practical experience 
in the furniture and upholstering business should be taken into consideration by our townspeople. He makes furniture 
from special designs to order and manufactures mattresses and awnings of all kinds. Varnishing, polishing and repair- 
ing of lurnilure are also paid allention lo by him and all work entrusted into his care is properly done, (farpct laying 
and sewing, spring bed and maltress making. Iioxing an.l |)acking anil all kinds of renovating are executed at short 
notice and at reasonable prices. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. 



FENTZLAFF & WOLFE. HARD- 

ware and House Furnishing Goods ; Dealers in Paints. 
Oils, etc.. lamps .Ngricullural Imiilements. Carpenlers" and 
other "Craft" Tools. The well known firm of Kent2lafr& 
Wolfe was founded bv these genllemen .some seven years 
ago. The enterprise was started upmi a small scale, but 
hard and persevering work on the part of the proprietors 
succeeded in building up the present large proportions of 
the business. Messrs. FentzlafTS Wolfe .ire both residents 
and property owners in West Orange but have become so 
closely identified with the business interests of Montclair 
that they may be considered as two of our representative 
business men. They carrv everything in their line ; lamps, 
kitchen utensils, stoves tinwaie etc.. and besides hard- 
ware, which is their specialty, they carry a full line of 
agricultural implements To the carpenters, blacksmiths, 
masons and painters in Mcnlclair we wish to say that any- 
thing in the line of their hardware, tools or paints, can be 
found at reasonable rates at this establishment. Tvo 
courteous assistants are aflTorded <'inployinent the year 
round and all patrons receive intelligent attention. We 
take special pleasure in recommending this home lo the 
readers of our work for we feel that it is noted for re- 
liability. The premises occupie<l are located on Bloom- 
field avenue opposite the Post Office. Yf>ur patronage is 
respectfully solicited 

T. P. LINDSLEY, 

GENERAL REPAIRING, 

riv.. 

Bicycles and Lawn Mowers put in 
Good Order. 

KNIVES AND SCIS.SORS GROUND I'llCMIILV. JOBBING A 
SPFXIAI.TV 

BLOOMFIELD AVE., NEAR WILLOW ST.. 

MONTCLAIR, X. 1. 

At first sight it may appear strange that it is more difficult 
to get all kinds of machinery properly repiired that to buy 
new, and of course, in case of slight break -downs, (his is 
not true, but every machinist of e.tperieiice will agree that, 
generally speaking, it requires a higher grade of skill to 
repair a rnachini- or bicycle than to build them. The 
builder of any machine has only familiar and simple oper- 
ations to go through with, while the repairer i.s constantly 
having to solve new problems and devise new combina- 
tions to attain the desired result. The high standing held 
by Mr. T. P. Lindsley, of Hloomtield avenue, near Willow 
street, is due in a great measure to the success nut with 
in the repairing of bicycles and lawn mowers of all kinds, 
for particular attention is given to this class of work and 



general repair, etc. Mr. Lindsley makes jobbing work a 
speciality, grinding and repairing knives and scissors and 
putting all kinds of tools in proper order for use. The 
shop used c<insistsof one floor 18x24 feet, and all work in- 
trusted to him is sure to give satisfaction, and his prices 
are as reasonalile. for the labor done, as can be.' Mr. 
Lindsley also in.ikes a specialty of skate grooving, sharp- 
ening and rep:iirliii.;. saw liliiiL^ etc. 



WILLIAM JACOBUS, 
REAL ESTATE iilNSURflNGEiGEHT, 



office: 



POST OFFICE BUILDING, 



Bloomfield Avenue, 



MONTCLAIR, N. J. 



One of our most prominent business men in Montclair 
IS ex-Postmaster William Jacobus. He is interested in 
real estate and fire insurance transactions and is as well 
posted on such matters as experience can make a man. 
Whv will a man whose means are limited, or for that 
matter one who has a generous amount of this world's 
goods, lie content year after year to make his home in the 
great, bustling, noisy city, when witli slight exertion and 
at a considerable diminution of expense he and his family 
can enjoy the delights and healthful environments of sub- 
urban lite? What is there in the gloomy piles of brick 
and mortar, the eternal, or more correctly speaking, in- 
fernal roar of a great city with its thronging multitudes 
that can in any degree compensate for the absence of a 
fresh, untainted atmosphere and the smiling proximity of 
green fields? Kven if the head of the family prefers the 
city and city life, has he not a bounden duty to perform 
towards his little ones and his perhaps delicate wife? 
Would he shut tliem out from the healthful privileges of 
coiintr>' life, ami like some thoughtless ptjssessor of rare 
plants, allow them t<} i-tecome dwarfed in their natural de- 
vel»->pment by keejjing them immured in some place where 
the blessed beams of the sun seldtjm fall, and the free, 
sweet airs of heaven ne\'er come ? We can recommend 
our readers to Mr. William Jacobus, the real estate agent, 
in the beautiful town of Montclair, only a short ride frorii 
the im:tropolis. To those who already enjoy homes in 
Montclair we say, havi- lluiii insured. It costs but little and 
it is an assured protection for your hard earned dollars. 



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LEADING B U SI NESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR. 



HENRY L. YOST, ARCHITECT, 

YOST &1viEYER, 

Real Estate, Insurance and Mortgage Loans. Notary Public. 
4S3 Bi.oo?viKiEr^i3 Ave., NIonxci^air, N. J. 

One of Montclair's most favorably known architects is Mr. Henry L. Yost. He has desinjned some of the hand- 
somest residences in our (own and shown great talent in his chosen ])rofes3ion. The architect plays an iniiiortant role 
in the history of a community, for upon the puttini; into execution of his ideas on the subject of building, depends the future 
beauty or ill looks of its genera! appearance. We have no fear for the future of Montclair and the immediate surround 
ings in this respect, however, for if we are to judge tile future of our town by the present, it is some day destined to be 
a substantially built and beautiful city. If our townsmen wish this state of affairs to be brought about, they can further 
it by entrusting the designing of the residences or business blocks they wish to build into the hands of such men as Mr. 
Yost, the architect. This gentleman understands not only the desirability of Ijeauty in design and finish in buildings, 
but what is more essentiai the advisability <if thoroughness in construction. His experience and education in such 
matters have frequently opened the eyes of people who entertained the most ridiculous ideas as to how they woulri pro- 
ceed in building. Let us remember that the old broverb "Each man in his own place " is a good one to remember 
when about to build and secure the services of Mr. Yost who is also interested in real estate, insurance and mortgage 
loans in company with Mr. T. P. Meyer in this town. On any of these subjects we advise you to put full confidence in 
Mr. Yost. 

livery stable, or at the depot will receive immediate atten- 
tion. Polite attention and ime price to all prevail. Mr. 
Miller takes occasion to thank the public for past favors 
and respectfully solicits the continuance of your patronage. 



TJE ELPI THEE iRKET, 

SPENCER (£ YOUNG. 

BLOOMFIELD AVE., OPP. PARK STREET, 

M'DNTCL.'VIR, N. J. 

MEAT, POULTRY, GAME, 

Choice and fresh. 
^LL THE DELICACIES OF THE SEASON. 

FISH AND OYSTERS. 

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. 

Sole Agents for Pure ililk and Cream in Glass Jars from 
Francisco's Caldwell Dain.-. 

Special Attention Given to all orders. 

TELEPHONE No. 52. 

WM. MII.LER, 

Licensed HackmaD, 

H e a d .q uarters at 
Frank E. Clayton's 
Livery S tables ; 
'stand at D., L. & W. 
K. K. depot, Mont- 
cliaraiter 'nmnd town, and especial- 
i'--P)illv" >'iller. as he is familiarly 
i know him Mr. Miller for years has 
'welcome the coming and speed the 
parting guest." He is very popular here for lie is not one 
of those who yell themselves hoarse at the depot to 
obtain a job. He knows his place and waits for his turn. 
The public know his "rig" and invariably give it a pref- 
erence if it is there. Mr. Miller has a brand new hack and 
his horses are " beauties." He issues 2.c,c. tickets which 
entitle the holder to one ride to or from the station. Mr. 
Miller is also prepared to furnish coaches and carriages for 
weddings, balls, receptions, funerals, etc , at reasonable 
rates. Orders left at Mr. Miller's residence, at Clayton's 





clair, N. J. .V famili 
ly 'round the depot, 
called by those win 
been the first to ' 



WM. B. CARROLL, 

Practical Horseshoer ; horses 
shod on the latest principles and 
accomplished by .Scientific Work- 
' manship ; a specialty made of 
1 Lame and Interfering Horses, 
£!-• Bloomfield avenue, above Man- 
sion House, Montclair, N. I. 
" The introduction of machinery 

has worked many radical changes during the past thirty or 
forty years, and its effects are not altogether good, for one 
of them has been to greatly reduce the number of really 
skilled mechanics. .Manufacturing has been divided up 
into specialties and a man may now work in a machine 
shop for years and then know only how to run simie 
special machine or other, being actually no more of a 
mechanic in the full sense of the word when he has had 
long experience than he was in the beginning The black- 
smith's trade has been effected considerably by this con- 
dition of affairs, but not so much as other trades, and ex- 
perience, engenuity and skill are still required to command 
success in this branch of industry. No one in this section 
of the State has a higher reputation as a blacksmith than 
Mr. William B. Carroll, and the quality of the work turned 
wut at his shi>p affords convincing confidence that this 
reputation is thoroughly well deser\-ed. This business 
was estalilished some years ago by the present proprietor, 
and the shop which is locati'd on Bloomfield avenue con- 
sists of one floor and a stal.li- ^0x40 feet in dimensions, and 
contains all the necessary facilities for the doing of horse 
shoeing and gi-ncral jobbing, a specialty being made of 
lame .Tnd interlering horses. Mr. Carroll having been late 
with Ur Roburge. (^f New Y'ork. Employment is given to 
three a.ssistants, while moderate rates are charged 



GEORGE OIPLEY, 

60 vPars a resid^-iit ot Muntdaii". 



DEALER IN 



Ladies' and Gents' Boots, Shoes and Slippers, 

Repairing Neatly and PROMPttY Done. 
Bloomfield Ave., 0pp. Post Office, Montclair, N. J. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR. 51 

C. B. TUBBS, New Yobk. WM. M. TAYLOR, Montcumr. 

TUBBS ^ TAVLOR, 

Successors to HOWE & PARSONS. 

Agency for Mointclair, M. J., Real Estate. 

LOANS AND INSURANCE. 

^r,« ^^ , . .., ^^l,^'^^^ ^r.^ .. ^ ... -r^ I A ■ D NOTARY AN D COM M ISSIONERS OF DEEDS. 

GPP. D , L i W R. R DEPOT, MONTCLAIR 

5 BEEKMAN STREET. NEW YORK. Publishers of "THE LAND BUYER." 



VV. S. & J NO. S. TOM KINS, 

DEALERS IN 

iiiiiber. Ciial Wood and Mason's Materials, 

15 DEPOT STREET. MONTCLAIR. N. J. 

TIk- enterprise concluded l>v the Messrs. \V. S. Tonikiiis and Juliii S. Tondsins in.ny (airly l>e classed aniwng the 
•nosl distinctlv representati\e underiakin)^ carried <>n tliis town, fur it iias iieen in oper.ilion fur a number of years, and 
lias been so manajjed as to j,'ive it a reputation ei|u;.l to the best. 'I lie yards are located on Depot street, covering 
grounds 175x350 feet 111 area. Two sheds, two st.iries IC0X2O feet, alloril ample room for c.irrying a large stock, Mr. W. 
S. 'r<>inl(iiis dealing e.vtensively in lumber, while Mr John S Tomkiiis ileals in all kinds of coal, wood, lime, cement 
and masons' materials The airangeineiils for the pnimpt anil accurate tilling of orders are lirst class in every respect, 
the emplovinent o( experienced assistants and the carrying of an exi eptionally large and complete stock putting them in 
a position the supply their customers "ilhout appreiiable ilelay. The lowest market rates are quoted at all times, and 
considering the standing et these two gentlemen, it seems almost unnecessary to add that the x'arious conimodities iur- 
nisheil may I"- di-pended iip.iii tn pro\i- saiisf^n tory. 

ESTABLISHED 1872. 

EDWARD MADISON. 

Bookseller. Stationer. Card Engraver, 

405 l3l,()().M l-IKI^Ii An-KXUIS. XlONTl^" 1-AIK, N. J. 

TOYS AND GAMES. 



FISHER S HELLER, 

41Sth:AM ••• Joii ••• 1 *KINTERSl^ 

.\.S1> 

Dealers in Cook & Smiths Printed Wrapping Paper, Folding Paper Boxes, Bags, 
and Specialties ; also Paper. Twines, Cordage, etc. 

36 & 38 VALLEY ROAD, MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY. 

Those who think that it makes no particular difti-renci; how a job of printing is done, so long as it can be easily read, 
make a great mistake, for the public have been taught to appreciate and to e.vpect good work of this kind and a slovenly 
looking card, bill head or other specimen of commercial printing will go far io prejudice purchasers against the firm or 
individual "hose name it bears. First class printing costs little it any more than inferior work if you place yours orders 
with the right parties and no mistake will be made by patronizing Messrs Kisher & Heller, doing business al No. 36 and 
38 Valle\ road. The premises ..ccupied as above stated comprise one floor 24.\48 feet in dimensions with steam power 
attache.!. Employmint is given to three competent assistants. Messrs l-'isher ^S: Heller are very generally and favor- 
ably known throughout Montclair and vicinity. Orders bv mail will be given prompt and careful attention and estimates 
are always cheerfully given, lor they have the furihli.s. 'the skill and the liisf^osiliun to do artistic printing, and their 
charges are uniformiy moderate. A specialty is made of book binding an<l engra^•ing, but job printing in general and 
paoer cutting will be done in a superior manner at short notice and we can unreservedly guarantee satisfaction to 
patrons Messrs. Fisher & Keller also make a specialty of Society and Club b.idge making and printing. Programmes 
are neatly printed at moderate cost. A trial of inspection is respectfully solicited. 



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LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF MQNTCLAIR. 



S. GELSTON, Treas. 



F. FAAS, SECn 



The "AUBURN" Complete, wm. faas, pres. 

Tlie Essex Heatiiio; Co., 

STEAM (£ HOT WATER 

HOUSE HEATING APPARATUS. 

High and Low Pressure Steam Work, 

HOUSE HEATING, GAS FITTINCJ, BOILERS CLEANED AND 
REPAIRED, RADIATORS BRONZED, ETC. 

JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. ALL W 





ESTIMATES FREE. 



OFFICE, «22 BLOOMFIELU AVENUi:, MOMCLAIK, i\. J. 



NO NOISE. NO GAS. NO DUST. 

Easy to Manaj^e and Keep in 

Order. Insured Safely. 

The residents of this community and the puljh'c in general may he pleased to know that there e.x-isls in their midst a 
company en^a^ed in the Steam Heating business which has not only established a reputation in tliis section of the 
country. but'"at'^laro-e, throughout the State of New York and the New England States. 'The Esse.x Heating Co.'" is tlie 
name under which it is known, and the gentlemen whose names appear in the card which heads this sketch are its 
founders and proprietors. The Messrs. Faas are botn^ natives of Northampton, .\fassachiisetts and Mr. Gelston of Man- 
chester, Connecticut. All three of the gentlemen are practical and experienced workmen in their branch and liave been 
en^ao'ed in it from fjovhood 'I hey learned their trade of thorough master mechanics and the skill and knowledge 
wl-Mch they now exhibit in the heating business is the direct outcome of hard work and study lor \ears past. An idea of 
the standing of the firm to which we have reference may be had in citing a few of the jobs they have done already, here 
and elsewhere. We will preface before the enumeration, however, that many others might be mentioned, l)ut as the 
list would in itself make quite a book, we will gi\-e but the following few, viz: theenti'e work of Heating and Ventilating the 
Union Depot at New Haven, Conn.; the property of the New York. Neu Haven & Hartford R. R., and the New Britain 
Depot, also of Conn., and the property of the same road ; the Dix Street School House in Worcester, Mass,, and the 
florist' Hudson's palatial residence on the corner of 45th street and 5th avenue, New York; the entire block owned by 
millionaire Steinmetz, between 103d and 104th streets gth avenue, m the same city, and .Mr. George Vreeland s residence, 
on the corner of Garfield and Linden avenues, Jersey City, N. J. Nearer home, we have the i-leasure of referring our 
readers to the work in Philip Doremus' block, Messrs. Isaac Denby's, C. W, English. David Teur^' and Wm. Dodd's 
residences, and the entire renovation of the work which had been put into Mason's (Che ex-radiator manufacturer) resi- 
dence, now owned by Mr H. Spratley. A glance at this list will convince all who may not ha\e known it, that The 
Essex Heating Co. are a firm of high standing, doing business on a very large scale. \\\ makes of boilers are put in by 
the company and the work which'it does is guaranteed to satisfactorily answer the i>urpose or the functions expected of 
it. The company employ none but thorough and competent assistants and six of them are afibrded woik the year 
'round, the number increasing on large jub--^ or during a "rush " At the company s he,idc(uarters, at No, 6:2 Bloom- 
Held avenue, Montclair, a large stock of all'makes of luating a)jaratu-,. is kept, consistingof Radiators. Piping, etc. (las 

fitting ana Hot Water work is also paid special 
attention to. We wish to say to the readers of 
tl-iis volume that in contemplating building, they 
would do well to place entire confideiice in The 
Estrex Heating Co. for such work. Estimate are 
cheei fully furnished flee of charge as well as 
"suggestions." which none but the experienced 
can make The terms ot this com]iany are as 
low as can be conststant with the usage of good 
work and m;iterials. 








LEADING B USJNESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR. 



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JOHN D. KKYLKR. I- LRM ILKl-: 

UealiT and Funiisliiii^; UiKlerlakt-r. Ni'. 6< 8 Hlociml old 
avt-niie, MiJiitclair, \. J., Mr. John 1). Kiyler boamc 
idfiitiHiid in Ihe above lines of business in our midst some 
eleven years ago. He is an old resideni of lliis tow n and 
is a native of New Jersey. Me aflbrds employment to 
three competent assistants the year round I lis premises 
are three stories in heit;ht and are 25x150 feel in dimen- 
sion : this afl'ords 1 1 ,250 square feet of Hooriiif;, and evi ry 
inch of it is utilized to its fullest capacity 'I'lie purchasinj^ 
of furniture may be done in two ways: — one way is to 
buy a bed heie. a sofa there, a parlor suit somewhere else, 
and so on — the other way is to buy it all of a house which 
carries everything in this line and w'U guarantee every ar- 
ticle sold to prove just as represented. The establish- 
ment conducted bv Mr Keyler is one which does this. We 
take especial pains to inform our readers in this article 
that Mr. Keyler's furniture house is the representative one 
ot the town. Vou can buy as good furniture right here at 
home cheaper than in New York. Some people hav<- a 
mistaken idea that nothing can be boughi cliiaiier outside 
ol the city ol New York! This is n<it so. at least in the 
case of furniture, for that can be sold as cheap if not 
cheaper he'e than there. Special inducements are offered 
young niarriei^ peojile It costs nothing to inspect goods; 
call and e.xainine them, compare prices and see if we ex- 
aggerate. 



JOHN D. ki-:^li:r, uxdkrtakkr 

and Kuneral director. Holies. Coffins and (_askets always 
in .Stock, No. 608 Bloomfield avenue. Montclair, N J. 
There is suth a great number of small but yet important 
details to be attendea to in preparing for a funeral that 
some of them are \'ery apt to be forgotten by on* iriex- 
perienced in such matters, aiifl the worry caused by think- 
ing that something may have been neglected is of itself 
enough to warrant the employment of a competent funeral 
director, for when this is done all anxiety is at an end. as 
one iiiay rest assured that an experienced man making a 
specialty of undertaking and funer-il directing v ill leave 
ruitliing undone that should have been attended to. Mr. 
John I). Keyler executes many important commissions of 
this kind, and it is natural that his services should be 
largely availed of. for he has served the public tor yeais 
in this capacity and has von a high reputation for re- 
liability and general < fficiem y. Mr Keyler became iden- 
tilied with his present business eleven years ago He oc- 
cupies commodious and well anant'ed firemises and con. 
slanllv carries in stock a full assortnu-nl (»f robes coffins, 
caskets, elc and the lowest rales are quoted on all the 
articles handled, while prompt attention to ;-ver\ caller is 
assured by Ihe employment of three efficient assistants. 



New York and Crceiiwood Lake Hotel. 



OPPOSITE N. Y. & G. L. R. R. STATION, 
MONTCLAIR, N. J. 

JAMES DODD. • • PROPRIETOR. 

This well appointed hotel was inaugurated in the month of September. iSgo. It contains twenty-five elegantly fur- 
nished rooms and all modern improvements. Regular and transient gucsls are received at moderate rates. This is the 
only hotel in this section, and is patronized by a nice class of summer boarders. The food is e.Mcellent, and there is plenty 
of it. We advise all who may have occasion to visit Montclair to stop here. Sample room connected. 



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LEADING B USINESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR. 



D. D. JACOBUS & CO.. 
MILJLINEHY GOODS, 

460 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, 

Near the F'ost Office, MONXCLAIK, N. 



T. 



Their is no business in which that indispensable quality, "style," e.xerts more powerful and controlling influence, 
than is that of the dealer in millinery jjoods, and it is owing to this fact that some people fail, while others succeed under 
apparently precisely similar circumstances. A successful milliner must have good taste, and must be able to distinguish 
between that which is attractive and that which is not. No two ladies look precisely the same in the same bonnet, or to 
put it more clearly, the same arrangement of trimming, etc , is not equally becoming to two ladies, even though they be 
of similar complexion and alike in general appearance. 

'I his fact is well known, but still it is too often disregarded and insufficient allowance made for the influence of indi- 
viduality. This enterprise was established some years ago in .Montclair and the premises occupied at No. 4O0 Bloom- 
field avenue, are one floor l8x4(; feet in dimensions, where a large selection of well displayed and assorted millinery 
goods are to be seen. It would be useless for us to mention the stock in detail for it is constantly changing and alwrys 
comprises the leading novelties so that a description would be ■■out of date" before it could reach the public. Order 
work is given prompt and skillful attention and low prices are uniformly quoted. Three e.xperienced milliners are kept 
constantly employed. Mr. Jacobus is also connected with the firm o£ Worthington, Smith & Co., of New York. 



>■ *^ 







IVIanssion Hf>Lib3e, 

M(I\'1CI..'\IU. X. J. 



JAMES GREEN, 



PfiOPBIETOR. 



A travelling salesman of our acciuaintance. wlio has been 
"our the road" forty years and has made a special 
study of hotels and hotel-keepers, claims that not more 
than one man in a hundred can ever learn to run a hotel 
properly, and tl. a not more than one in ten such men go into 
the business, but despite these discouraging figures there 
are many good hotels to be found, and one of them is the 
Mansion 1 louse, of which Mr. Jas. Gr^cn is proprietor. 
According to our friends calculations. Mr. Cireen must be 
one man in a thousand, but whether such is the' case or not, 
one tiling is certain and that is that few men in similar po- 
sitions lake such pains to make Iheir guests feel comforta- 
ble and " at home " If it be true that a satisfied customer 
is the best advertisement, Mr. Green must have a goedlv 
number of excellent ariverti?ements in different parts ol 
the country, for experienced travellei's visiting Montclair 
now make it a point to put up at his house, and that they 
are satisfied is pro\'etl by Iheir coming to see liim again 
when business or plt_-asure calls llu-m to this town. The 
house has accommodations for fifty guests, and is com- 
fortably furnished and well kept throughoul ■, is heated 
by steam and has all modern comeiiiences The table 
is supplied with an abundance of .seasonable food, the 
rooking good and the ser\-ice prompt and obliging. 
There is an excellent li\'ery and boarding stable connected, 
at which \*erv reasonable terms are ch.'irL'cd. and the terms 
of the hotel ;iri- \eiy moderate considering the accommoda- 
tions. 



WM. I.. JOHNSON, SUCCESSOR TO E. N. 

Uenham, Pharmacist. Pure Drugs and Chemicals, Toilet 
Kequisites ; Phvsicians' Prescriptions Accurately Com- 
|M>unded at all hours; Havden's Building, Bloomfield Ave- 
nue. Montclair. N. J. The pharmaceutical profession in 
Montclair is represented by gentlemen who have pursued 
coiii'ses in our best institutions on this subject. The iii- 
liabitacits of this community are to be congratulated in 
having in their midst Mr. Win. L. Johnson, wlio conducts a 
first class pharmacy in Hayden's building on Bloomfield 
avenue. The importance of patronizing men of learning 
and character in this branch of the mercantile activities is 
self evident, when we reflect upon the delicate nature of 
the druggist's work. The filling of physicians' prescrip- 
tions, then, should be entrusted only to reliable men; 
and the object of this sketch is to inform the readers 
of this work that Mr. Johnson is one of our most 
reliable pharmacists. The gentleman in question is a 
graduate of the New York College of Pharmacy. The 
high standing of this institution and the world-wide repu- 
tation which its faculty enjoys as being the most learned 
body of men on this subject in America, not only reflects 
credit upon itself, but the gentlemen who call it their alma 
mater. In dealing with Mr. Johnson, then, the public 
may rest in the assurance that the eft'ects of the prescrip- 
tions he compounds will be just what the physician in- 
tended they should be in the patient. The establishment 
in question enjoys an unusually large prescription trade. 
The reason we ascribe to the existence of this fact is that 
the medical fraternity is naturally interested in maintain- 
ing their own professional standing and select a pharmacy 
in whose management they pl.'ice implicit confidence. The 
retaining of their practice depends much upon the effects 
of the medicine they prescribe ; hence their interests are 
identical with those of the patients they treat. The 
pharmacy now under Mr. Johnson's management was in- 
augurated 22 years ago by Mr- Jerome Betzler, and subse> 
quently passed into the hands of respectively Messrs. 
Betzler and Wheeler. F. A. Wheeler and E. N. Benham. 
Thus we see it is quite a "land mark" in the history of 
the business concerns of this town. It has justly earned 
the praiseworthy mention we ascribe to it in this work, 
which is devoted to the re))resenlative business enterprises 
of Mortclair. Mr. Johnson is a native of the State of Con- 
necticut but has resided here some time and is esteemed 
as one of the town's most energetic business men. Com- 
petent and courteous assistants are employed, who render 
prompt and faithful service. The store is admirably 
adapted for the purposes for which it was intended and is' 
an ornament to the avenue. Toilet articles, cigars, soda 
and the usual druggists' sundries are extensively carried 
and the prices quoted are reasonable. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR. 



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GEORGE T. BUNTEN. 

^INSURANCE + AGENT * AND + BROKER* 



Life Insurance, preferred Companies. Accident Insurance. Fire Insurance at Low Rates. 
Glass Insurance. Collectinti and Adjustin<j^ Old Claims a Specialty. 



Plate 



P. o, 



483 BLOOMFIELD AVE., MONTCLAIR, N. J. 

Box 152. Residence*, 88 Park Street. 



Ill [ilaciiij; Insurance it 
transter of lucatitui thfv are ( 



is well III j>atri>ni/e limne aL;ems, as al anv time v%'heii iiuinrsements may i;e re([iiii"ed on 
•asily fimiiil to alleiul to tlie matter, thereby savin;; lime and expense lo the iiisin<(l. In 
taking out policies of •■Transient Insurance men." polic\ lioKlers are put to no end of anxiety and woirimetd wlien 
occasions naturally demand ciplanalion \:\ case of tire, death or accident, for instance, is it not better to feel that your 
Insurance Company's representative is rii;lil on Ihf ff>i<! in wi'iias your loss .' Most certainly, and recojjnizin^ the correct- 
ness of this conclusion, we should reserve whatever insurance we contemplate having elTected for home ot>ices. The 
interests of both parties are mutual, and if anylhin;;, the |HTSon insured really is conlerrin^j a ^real favor upon himself 
in so doin^. Let us then encourage In une laliiit and industiies first and think of ourselves secondarily. Many people 
entertain a mistaken idea that they must run over to .\ew Vork lor such matters. 1 liis is not so, and we wisli to impress 
the minds of our readers with the fact, and if they will leiul as their ears and attention tor a moment we will prove our 
assertion. Every one of course knows that we do not exaf;'jerate in saying that it is a recognized fact that the " Hartford 
Fire Insurance Company," of Connecticut, holds the lirst place in fire insurance in //(/> country, .ind that the " London 
and l^ncaster ' I'irc Insurance Company, of l.ivcqmol. heads the list in (Ireat Uritain Now. both these 
companies being ably represented by one of our most esteemed townsmen. Mr. Ceorge 'I'. ISunlcn, why should we not 
go direct lo his otVice at ISO. 4S3 i'.looinlield avenue. Montclair, and receive the benefit of low rates in preferred com- 
panies to place our insunince? I'liere is no reason, as in case of endorseiiunts. it would cost more. Hy its being 
placed outside of home, all the companies' agents receiving the same nile of reiiumeration for their services. The 
same principle applies with P-ference to Life and Accident Insurance. Mr. Bunten represents the richest companies in 
the world and respectfully solicits your patronage, lie has devoted years of his life to the business and is in a position 
to furnish the most authentic infornialioii on the subject. This he chevrliilly does, hoping it may induce the public lo 
recognize the importance of insuring against losses ol all kinds. We need not ailmoiiish our readers of this importance, 
for we trust they arc all wise enough to recognize it without our reminding them. Mr. Huiiteii also makes a specialty of 
collecting and adjusting old claims. I'arlies jiaving any ot this kind of business to see to would do well to place the 
matter in this gentleman's care. Prompt attention willbi- ■A\\\\ vmi :imi1 mmli r.iie charges cjuoted. 



INDEX TO BUSINESS NOTICES 



ArrhileclH. 

Lock wood, H.Jesse 41 

Vest, Henry L 50 

Boots and ^hoe«. 

Battle, OeorRc 13 

Hatzle. Philip 14 

Harris, Jacob 45 

Dipley» George 50 

Contractorei and Rnildvrrt. 

Cadmus, Geort^e W 23 

Campbell. Harry L 20 

Dcwitt. W. H 48 

Meeker & DcVausney 18 

Riker, Georjj:e '. 14 

CiearH and Tobacco. 

Cohn, Max 15 

Conlan, J. R 2a 

Carriage jtlannfactiircrM. 

Dodd.N.H 13 

I-evy, Thomas A 42 

Coal and Wood. 

Connor. J. H 43 

Dahney, H.C 43 

Howell. George 44 

Toinkins, John S 51 

Baldwin. D.H 48 

Johnson, W. L 54 

Laubenheimer, J. H 41 

Wood, George 5l 20 

Fnrniiure aud ITpholMtery. 

Bates, A. G 47 

Keyler, John G 23 

Kf-yler, John D 53 

Moora, G 49 

I*uecker, John 48 

Fancy CioodN and .tlillincry. 

Brown, Mrs. S. A 17 

Jacobus, D. D 54 



<>rorerM and llnlchc^rM. 

Andrew & Simonson 

Baker. At>cl & Son 

Carliiiufi. k T.. , 

Coltax. William & Son , 

Dorcinus, Philip , 

Harrij^t.n. S. & L B 

Heckel R E. & Sons 

Hupter, W. M 

Lockwood. W. S 

Martin. Charles W 

McClellan. Charles W 

Spencrr iS: Youne 

Wheeler, W 



HorHrNlioPi'M. 



Carroll. W. B.. 

Hughes. W P 

IlnrneNH 3IanuriiciurerM. 

Corby, Cyrus C 1 

Dcthaecn. John N 

Way. GeorRc W 

Ilarilwaro and 

Crane, I. Sevmour.... 

Fen(zlalf S: Wnlft; 

Heller. P.J 

Peloubet. S 



loiiMcrnrniHliinarH. 



llntt'lH anil KvHrnnraiilM. 

N. V. & Green wrxiti Lake House 

Mansion House 

Raab. W.J 

Union Hotel 



Jewclorrt and WalelimakcrN. 

Brereton, \. W 

Frear, G. W 



Jjivcry SlableH. 

Budd. K. B 

Clayton, Frank E 

Miller, W. (hark man} 

Ltinibei*. 

English, Charl.-s W 

Tomkins, W. S 



MannfarinrrrM. 

Crisp. James & Co. 1 belting) 12 

Freeman. J. Shoe Mig. C<» 19 

Ferguson Bros, (castings) is 

Hibbert. John, Jr. (hat fur millj 15 

Oakc-H. Tliomas & Co. (woolens) 12 

lliHcoHniieoui*. 

Badgley, A. S. {attorney-at-law) 47 

Cooper, W, S (picture I'rames and ice 

cream) 13 

Corraz. Victor F. (hsh and oysters) 17 

Cliesney. Robert (florist) 47 

Day. A. (baker and confectioner) 16 

Essex Heating Company 52 

Essex Co. Steam Laundry 17 

Flannerv, Thomas & Cn. '(express) 16 

Fisher & Heller, (printers) 51 

Harvey. Jo.-^cph B. (plumber) 16 

Lindsev, T. P. .repairs) 49 

Shafer& McDowell {cjuanies) 43 

SlolteT. B. (tailor) 4a 

Tower. W. L. (Hour and fecdj 18 

\cwHd«'alei'H and Stat ionvrM. 

Madison, Edward 51 

Vought, James C 15 

Painters. 

Hayden. G. H 44 

Maidens, C A 47 

Real Estate and Insurance. 

Baxter. Thomas B 19 

Bunten, George T 55 

lacobus, W 49 

Parsons. W. H 46 

Peloubet, Joseph A 14 

Russell, Nathan 21 

Treadwell. J G 48 

Tubbs & Taylor 5> 

Yost & Meyer 50 

l.^ndertnkerH. 

Beach, George E 43 

Campbell. A. P 18 

Keyler,JohnG 23 

Kevler, John D 53 

McT)ougall, A. B. & son ao 



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